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9940259 R02 - 2022 RZR PRO R / PRO R 4 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
HALF SHAFT
FRONT HALF SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Wear eye protection when removing
bearings and seals.
2. Remove wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the front wheel hub axle nut
q
and discard.
4. Remove the fastener retaining the steering tie rod
end to the front bearing carrier.
5. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the brake
disc.
CAUTION
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
6. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt
w
and lower
ball joint retaining nut
e
.
8. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the knuckle
assembly while removing the upper and lower ball
joint ends.
9. Remove knuckle assembly from the front drive shaft.
10.With a short, sharp jerk, remove half shaft from the
front gearcase.
FRONT HALF SHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Apply anti-seize to the inboard splines and Install half
shaft into front gearcase.
2. Install half shaft axle through the backside of the
bearing carrier.
3. Install the upper and lower ball joint ends into the
front bearing carrier.
FINAL DRIVE