Front Hub; Disassembly; Assembly - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

FRONT HUB

Disassembly

NOTE: Follow steps 1-10 for wheel/hub removal in
'Front Drive Shaft (CV) Service / Removal'
1. Remove outer snap ring.
2. From the back side, tap on the outer bearing race
with a drift punch in the reliefs as shown.
IMPORTANT: Drive bearing out evenly by
tapping on outer race only. Once bearing is at
bottom of casting, support casting on outer
edges so bearing can be removed.
3. Inspect the bearing.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and
minimal wear, the bearings must be inspected
visually, and by feel. While rotating bearings by
hand, inspect for rough spots, discoloration, or
corrosion. The bearings should turn smoothly
and quietly, with no detectable up and down
movement and minimal movement sideways
between inner and outer race.
4. Inspect bearing housing for scratches, wear or

Assembly

1. Support bottom of hubstrut housing.
2. Start bearing in housing.
3. Press bearing into place until outer race bottoms on
When using an arbor press be sure to press only on the
4. Install snap ring into groove.
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damage. Replace housing if damaged.
housing.
CAUTION
outer race to avoid bearing damage.
NOTE: Follow steps
installation in 'Front Drive Shaft (CV) Service /
Installation'
FINAL DRIVE
2-6 for wheel/hub
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7.5