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9929422 R02 - 2017-2019 ACE 900 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
7.5
FRONT BEARING CARRIER DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the inner snap ring
q
.
2. From the front 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 front bearing carrier if
damaged.
FRONT BEARING CARRIER ASSEMBLY
1. Thoroughly clean the front bearing carrier housing
and the outer race on the new bearing. Be sure that
all oil residue has been removed from each surface.
2. Support the bottom of the bearing carrier housing.
CAUTION
Use an arbor and press only on the outer race,
otherwise bearing damage may occur.
3. Apply Loctite
®
603
™
retaining compound to the outer
circumference of the new bearing
w
race and
carefully press the new bearing into the bearing
carrier housing.
NOTICE
Use care to not allow any of the Loctite
®
compound to
get in the bearing.
4. Wipe the housing clean of any excess compound and
install the snap ring
q
.
FINAL DRIVE