Front Driveshaft; Removal - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

FRONT DRIVESHAFT

REMOVAL

1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front
wheel (see "Wheel Removal").
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel
hub castle nut. Remove the nut and (2) cone
washers from the front wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove the (2) brake caliper mounting bolts and
caliper.
CAUTION
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line as it mar result
in brake line damage. Use wire to hang caliper to
prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
6. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
7. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the upper
A-arm to remove it from the bearing carrier.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the front bearing carrier.
9. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the
front gearcase.
10. Refer to the "DRIVE SHAFT SERVICE" procedure if
repairing the drive shaft.
FINAL DRIVE
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