Hub Installation - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

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.
NOTE
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.
4. Inspect bearing hubstrut housing for scratches, wear
or damage. Replace hubstrut housing if damaged.
Bearing Installation
5. Thoroughly clean the hubstrut housing and the outer
race on the new bearing. Be sure that all oil residue
has been removed from each surface.
6. Apply Loctite RC™ 680 to the outer circumference
of the new bearing race
new bearing into the strut housing.
NOTE
Use care to not allow any of the Loctite compound to
get in the bearing.
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and carefully install the
7. Wipe the housing clean of any excess compound
and install the retaining ring.

HUB INSTALLATION

1. Inspect the hubstrut bearing surface for wear or
damage.
2. Apply anti-seize to drive axle spindle.
3. Install spindle through the backside of the hubstrut.
Install the hub onto the spindle.
4. Install cone washer with domed side out.
5. Install flat washer and spindle nut and tighten to
specification.
TORQUE
Front Hub Nut Torque:
90 ft-lbs (122 Nm)
6. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if
necessary to align cotter pin holes.
7. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend
both ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in
different directions.
8. Install hub cap.
FINAL DRIVE
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