7.6
FINAL DRIVE
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front
wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel hub
castle nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers
from the front wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the brake
disc (see Chapter 9).
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line.
Use wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the
brake line.
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
6. Remove and discard the upper and lower ball joint
pinch bolts and nuts.
7. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the upper ball joint end.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the front bearing carrier.
9. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the
front gearcase.
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.
Castle Nut
Cotter Pin
Cone
Washers