Propshaft Installation - 4 Seat - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

PROPSHAFT INSTALLATION - 4 SEAT

1. Lubricate front gearcase shaft splines with Anti-Seize.
2. Lubricate the transmission output shaft splines with
Polaris All Purpose Grease.
3. Lubricate the front, center and rear propshaft mid joint
with Polaris All Purpose Grease.
4. Slide the rear propshaft forward from the left rear of
the machine just below the PVT cover. Install the rear
prop shaft on the transmission output shaft.
NOTICE
If necessary, separate the support bearing to gain
clearance.
IMPORTANT
Use care not to damage brake lines when installing
propshafts.
5. Lubricate the support bushing with light oil to ease
installation and install the bushing on the rear
propshaft bearing.
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6. Install the center propshaft and align with alignment
marks on rear propshaft.
NOTICE
Paint marks are applied to the front and rear prop shafts
to aid shaft alignment. Reference these marks during
installation if still visible.
7. Mark the front propshaft alignment mark if necessary
as shown above. Install the front propshaft in the
vehicle, and align with the alignment mark on the
center propshaft.
9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
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