Propshaft Service; Propshaft Removal - 2 Seat - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

PROPSHAFT SERVICE

PROPSHAFT REMOVAL - 2 SEAT

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove skid plate from the vehicle. Refer to "Skid
Plate Replacement" page 11.90 procedure.
3. Locate the propshaft roll pin and use the Roll Pin
Removal Tool (2872608) to remove the roll pin.
Discard roll pin. Push the front prop shaft rearward to
remove it from the front gearcase input shaft.
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4. Slide the front propshaft
and remove it from the vehicle.
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off the rear propshaft
5. Remove the fasteners retaining the support bearing
to the frame.
6. Slide the rear propshaft forward to remove it from the
transmission output shaft.
7. Angle the front of the propshaft and support bearing
downward, and move toward the front of the vehicle
to remove.
IMPORTANT
Use care not to damage brake lines when removing
propshafts.
8. With the propshafts removed from the vehicle,
inspect the shaft for cracks, damage from debris, and
straightness.
FINAL DRIVE
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