Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 User Manual

8.24
FINAL DRIVE
8. Install the (2) bolts securing the lower portion of the
steering post to the gearcase and torque to specification.
9. Install the steering tie rod ends into the steering frog.
Torque the tie rod end fasteners to specification and install
new cotter pins.
10. Install the front cover and front rack (see Chapter 9).
11. Install the front propshaft onto the front gearcase input shaft
(see “FRONT PROPSHAFT - Installation”).
12. Install both front drive shafts into the front gearcase (see
“FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Installation”).
13. Reinstall the front gearcase drain plug with a new O-ring
and torque to specification.
14. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill hole.
Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom threads of the
fill plug hole.
15. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
16. Check for external leaks.
17. If the ADC system was serviced, it must be properly bled
(see “ADC System Fluid Bleeding”).
= T
Steering Post to Gearcase Bolts:
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
= T
Tie Rod to Steering Frog:
44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm)
22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
44 ft. lbs.
NEW
Rod End
(60 Nm)
Cotter Pin
=
Recommended Front Gearcase Fluid:
Premium LT Demand Drive Fluid
(PN 2876251) (Quart)
Capacity: 9.3 oz. (275 ml)
= T
Drain / Fill Plug Torque:
8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm)
Fill Plug
8-10 ft. lbs.
Gearcase fluid
flush with the bottom
of thread area.
(11-14 Nm)
Drain Plug
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm)
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Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	2009 Sportsman XP 850
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English