7.3
FINAL DRIVE
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9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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6. Remove 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.
7. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
8. Remove the upper and lower ball joint pinch bolts.
9. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on bearing
carrier while remov
ing upper and lower ball joint ends.
10. Remove the bearing carrier from the front drive shaft.
11. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
r
otation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
corrosion.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and
minimal
wear, the bearings must be inspected
visually, and by feel. While rotating bearings by
hand, inspect for rough spots, discoloration, or
corrosion. The bearings should turn smoothly and
quietly, with no detectable up and down movement
and minimal movement sideways between inner and
outer race.
12. Replace bearing if moisture, dirt, corrosion, or
ro
ughness is evident.
Bearing Replacement
Bearing Removal
1. Remove the outer snap ring.
2. From the back side of the bearing carrier, tap on the
o
uter bearing race with a drift punch in the reliefs as
shown.
3. Drive bearing out evenly by tapping on outer race
on
ly. 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,
we
ar or damage. Replace front bearing carrier if
damaged.
Pinch
Bolts
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Snap Ring
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