Axle Tube Removal - Polaris MS4000 Service And Owner's Manual

10. Loosen the four U-bolts. Loosen each U-bolt nut a few turns
at a time, this will reduce stress on all of the U-bolts during
U-bolt removal.
Loosen U-bolts
11. 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 (A) slides off of the rear
gearcase.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the rear axle
assembly. Extra jacks maybe needed to lower the
rear axle assembly safely.

Axle Tube Removal

1.
2.
3.
A
4.
NOTE: Make note of the side each axle was
removed.
5.
Place the rear axle assembly on a clean surface.
Remove the bolts that secure the rear gearcase to the axle
tubes and remove the rear gearcase skid plate
Remove the axle and axle tube's from the rear gearcase.
Note the placement of the axle spacer seals for placement
during reassembly.
Slide the axles out of each axle tube.
Inspect the splines on the axle ends and the splines on rear
gearcase for chips or wear. Replace as needed.
FINAL DRIVE
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