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9926814 R08 - 2015-2016 RZR 900 2016 RZR S 1000 Service
Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
REAR BEARING CARRIER REMOVAL /
INSPECTION
1. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove the cotter pin
q
and loosen the rear wheel
hub castle nut
w
. Remove the nut, and two cone
washers
e
from the rear wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove the four wheel nuts and rear wheel.
5. Remove the two brake caliper mounting bolts
r
.
Remove the brake caliper assembly.
CAUTION
Do NOT hang the caliper by the brake like. Use wire or
rope to hang the caliper to prevent brake line damage.
6. Remove the fasteners
t
retaining the bearing carrier
to the upper and lower control arms. Swing radius rod
down. Discard the nut.
7. Remove the rear wheel hub and brake disc assembly.
8. Pull the bearing carrier out to remove from the
vehicle.
9. Rotate the bearing by hand and check for smooth
rotation. Visually inspect the bearing for moisture, dirt
and corrosion. Replace bearing if moisture, dirt or
corrosion is evident.
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.
FINAL DRIVE