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9924874 R02 - 2014 RZR XP / XP 4 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright 2013 Polaris Industries Inc.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
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.
2. Remove the four wheel nuts and remove the front
wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin (Item 1) and loosen the front
wheel hub castle nut (Item 2). Remove the nut, and
cone washers (Item 3) from the front wheel hub
assembly.
4. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the
brake disc (see Chapter 9).
5. CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line.
Use wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the
brake line.
6. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
7. Remove and discard the upper and lower ball joint
pinch bolts (Item 4) and nuts.
8. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the upper ball joint end.
9. Remove the drive shaft from the front bearing carrier.
10. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the
front gearcase.
FINAL DRIVE