Front Drive Shaft; Removal - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

REMOVAL

1. Elevate the front of vehicle and safely support the
machine under the frame area.
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 page 8.4).
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.
IMPORTANT
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.
8.14
CAUTION
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
6. Remove the upper and lower taper nut.
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 Drive Shaft Service (Drive Shaft / CV Joint
Handling Tips page 8.40) if repairing the drive shaft.
9931493 R03 - 2020-2021 Sportsman XP 1000 S Service Manual
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