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FINAL DRIVE
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9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
Bearing Replacement
Bearing Removal
1. Remove the outer snap ring.
2. From the back side of the bearing carrier, tap on the
outer bearing race with a drift punch in the reliefs as
shown.
3. Drive bearing out evenly by tapping on outer race
only. Once bearing is at bottom of casting, support
casting on outer edges so bearing can be removed.
4. Inspect the bearing carrier housing for scratches,
wear or damage. Replace rear bearing carrier if
damaged.
Bearing Installation
5. Thoroughly clean the rear bearing carrier housing and
the outer race on the new bearing. Be sure that all oil
residue has been removed from each surface.
6. Support the bottom of the bearing carrier housing.
7. Apply Loctite
®
603
™
retaining compound to the outer
circumference of the new bearing race and carefully
press the new bearing into the bearing carrier
housing.
NOTE: Use care to not allow any of the Loctite
®
compound to get in the bearing.
8. Wipe the housing clean of any excess compound and
install the snap ring.
Use an arbor and press only on the outer race,
otherwise bearing damage may occur.
Apply
Loctite® 603™
Bearing
Snap Ring