Rear Bearing Replacement; Bearing Removal - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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8. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth

rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or

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.

9. Replace bearing if moisture, dirt, corrosion, or

roughness is evident.

REAR BEARING REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the outer snap ring

2. From the back side of the bearing carrier, tap on the

outer bearing race with a drift punch in the reliefs as

3. 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.

4. Inspect the bearing carrier housing for scratches,

wear or damage. Replace rear bearing carrier if

9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual

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