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GEARCASE REMOVAL - TOURING
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, remove the
passenger seat and driver’s seat.
2. Remove the (6) T40 Torx-headed screws retaining
the rear skid plate and remove the skid plate from
the frame.
3. Drain the rear gearcase lubricant.
4. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
5. Remove the (4) wheel nuts retaining each wheel and
remove both rear wheels.
6. Remove the (4) bolts retaining the rear propshaft.
7. Slide the shaft towards the transmission and pivot
the propshaft down. Slide the propshaft off the
transmission output shaft and out from the vehicle.
8. Remove the stabilizer bar linkage and rotate the
stabilizer bar back out of the way.
9. Remove the upper shock mounting bolts from each
side.
10. Remove the (3) through-bolt fasteners retaining the
left rear upper and lower A-arms to the frame.
11. Remove the left rear suspension and drive shaft from
the vehicle as an assembly.
FINAL DRIVE