Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual page 201

FINAL DRIVE
13. With the U--bolts removed, carefully lower the rear
axle assembly from the frame. Pull the axle
assembly out from the frame.
NOTE: The drive shaft yolk slides off of the rear
gearcase (A).
NOTE: Use caution when removing the rear axle
assembly. Extra jacks maybe needed to lower the
rear axle assembly safely.
A
Rear Axle Tube Removal
14. Place the rear axle assembly on a clean surface.
15. Remove the bolts that secure the rear gearcase to
the axles.
16. Remove the rear gearcase skid plate.
17. Remove the axle and axle tube's from the rear
18. Slide the axles out of each axle tube.
NOTE:
removed.
19. Inspect the splines on the axle ends and the
Skid Plate
gearcase. Note the placement of the axle spacer
seals for placement during reassembly.
Spacer Seals
Make note of the side each axle was
splines on rear gearcase for chips or wear.
Replace as needed.
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