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FINAL DRIVE
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
PROPSHAFT U-JOINT SERVICE
Disassembly
1. Remove internal or external snap ring from bearing
caps.
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing
must be replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting
and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-
positioning during installation.
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke
down (bearing cap out) with a soft face hammer.
3. Support U-joint in vise as shown and drive inner yoke
down to remove remaining bearing caps.
4. Force U-joint cross to one side and lift out of inner
yoke.
Assembly
1. Install new bearing caps in yoke by hand. Carefully
install U-joint cross with grease fitting properly
positioned inward toward center of shaft. Take care
not to dislodge needle bearings upon installation of
cross joint.
2. Tighten vise to force bearing caps in.
Always wear eye protection.