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FINAL DRIVE
9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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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 the two front brake caliper mounting bolts
a
nd 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 the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
7. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
c
arrier 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
fr
ont 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
Pinch
Bolt
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