Prop Shaft - Front Or Rear; Removal And Installation; U-Joint; Disassembly - Polaris 2007 Sportsman 500 EF Service Manual

PROP SHAFT - FRONT OR REAR

Removal and Installation

1. Using Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608), remove the
roll pin from prop shaft at rear of housing (front only) or
transmission output shaft (rear only). Slide prop shaft back
and away from housing, then pull sharply forward to
remove from transmission shaft.
2. For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: If removing rear propshaft, loosening and/or
removal of rear gearcase mounting bolts may be
required to gain necessary clearance for propshaft
removal.

U-JOINT

Disassembly

CAUTION
Always wear eye protection when working with
spring-tensioned components
1. Remove internal or external snap ring from all bearing
caps.
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing
must be replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting
(if equipped) and mark inner and outer yoke for
correct re-positioning during installation.
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down
(bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.
FINAL DRIVE
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