FINAL DRIVE
7.30
MID DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY (6X6)
NOTE: Drive shafts must be aligned properly to avoid vibration. Before disassembling the middle driveshaft,
be sure to mark the shaft and all U--joints. Take note of the position of the grease fittings to ease assembly.
1. Remove the shaft boot clamp. Separate the middle drive shaft halves.
2. Inspect the inner and outer splines of the shafts.
3. Refer to the U--JOINT DISASSEMBLY section on Page 7.12 for axle U--joint disassembly. When
disassembling U--joints, the yoke bore alignment must be inspected. Refer to Page 7.12 for the inspection
procedure.
Middle Driveshaft Assembly
NOTE: When assembling U--joints, be sure to position the grease fittings correctly.
1. Assemble the axle U--joints as described in the U--JOINT ASSEMBLY section Page 7.14. Inspect the yoke
bore alignment on all of the yokes. If a yoke is twisted, warped , or misaligned, it must be replaced or
pre--mature joint failure will result.
2. Install the drive shaft boot on one of the drive shaft halves.
3. Grease the splines of the shaft with Polaris Premium U--Joint Grease (PN 2871551).
4. To prevent driveline vibration, the inner and outer yokes must be aligned properly. Assemble the rear drive shaft
, aligning the inner and outer yokes and grease fittings.
5. Install the boot clamps using the Boot Clamp Pliers (PN 8700226).
6. Collapse the driveshaft assembly and grease until grease starts to run out of the hole on the end of the shaft.
YOKE
JOINT
TUBE
CLAMP
BOOT
YOKE SHAFT
YOKE
LUBRICATION FITTING
WHEEL END YOKE
MID DRIVE SHAFT
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