FINAL DRIVE
7.34
REAR GEARCASE
INSTALLA
TION
1. To install the rear gearcase, reverse the removal
procedures.
2. Torque the installation bolts and nuts to the
torques specified in Ill. 1 on previous page.
3. Refill the rear gearcase with 5 oz. (150 ml) of
Polaris Premium Gearcase Lubricant (PN
2871653). Torque the fill plug to 14 ft. lbs. (19
Nm).
Fill Plug
REAR GEARCASE
DISASSEMBL
Y
1. Drain and properly dispose of used oil.
2. Remove the gearcase housing cover bolts and
the gearcase housing cover.
3. Remove the shim, thrust button, and thrust button
shim from the gearcase.
Thrust Button
Shims
4. Remove rear bevel gear from the gearcase
housing. cover.
5. Inspect the ring gear for abnormal wear, broken,
or chipped teeth. Spin the bearing to check the
ball bearings for smoothness. Replace the
bearing if needed.