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9850068 R01 - 2020-2021 RZR PRO XP / XP 4 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
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BEARING CARRIER
FRONT BEARING CARRIER
INSPECTION / REMOVAL
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
WARNING
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. 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 four wheel nuts and remove the front
wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin
q
and loosen the front wheel
hub castle nut
w
. Remove the nut, and cone washer
e
from the front wheel hub assembly.
5. Remove the fastener retaining the steering tie rod
end to the front bearing carrier.
6. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the brake
disc. Discard brake caliper mounting bolts.
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
r
.
9. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the 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
rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
corrosion.
IMPORTANT
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
roughness is evident. Upon removal from the carrier,
the bearing should also be inspected for any
scratches, wear, or damage. Replace bearing if it is
damaged.
FINAL DRIVE