Polaris 2008 RZR Service Manual page 85

34. Press shaft into the new bearing..
Press On Bearing
35. Press the bearing/shaft assembly using the bearing's outer
race. Do not use the shaft to press the assembly into the
housing, as bearing damage may result. Install retaining
ring.
Press Bearing / Shaft
Assembly using
outer race only
36. Press gear onto shaft while supporting the housing.
37. Remove thrust plate (U).
38. Remove PTO end engine mount. Remove crankcase bolts.
Tap on the reinforced areas on the cases using soft hammer.
Carefully separate the two crankcase halves.
Separate
Crankcase Halves
NOTE: Only remove the oil baffle if the baffle is
damaged. When removing the oil baffle bolts, use a
heat gun to heat the bolts and loosen the Loctite
This will prevent any possible damage to the bolts or
to the crankcase casting.
ENGINE
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