Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
5.9
CONCENTRIC SWING ARM REMOVAL
Removal / Disassembly
1. Lift rear of machine and support securely with wheels off the floor.
2. Remove drive chain.
3. Remove rear caliper.
CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake line. Brake line damage may result.
4. Remove rear wheels and/or hubs.
5. Remove lower shock bolt.
6. Remove Pivot Bolt Retainers.
7. Loosen both swingarm pivot bolts (5 and 8) and then remove both bolts while supporting
swingarm.
8. Remove swingarm.
9. Remove LH pivot bushing (7) and swingarm bushing (6) from swingarm.
10. Place flats of right side pivot bushing (4) in a vise to hold while removing nut (1). Heat nut with a pro
pane torch to soften LocTite
t
.
11. Remove two-piece bushing (3) and RH pivot bushing (4) from swingarm.
12. Clean and inspect parts for wear. Replace worn parts.
(1) Nut
(2) Washer
(3) Two-piece bushing
(6)
(8) Pivot Bolt
(5) Pivot Bolt
(4) Pivot Bushing, Right
Place flats of pivot bushing in
vise to hold while removing nut
(7) Pivot Bushing, Left
Eccentric clamp bolt torque:
Models with trailer hitch - 40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm)
Models without trailer hitch - 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Refer to Maintenance section for chain adjust-
ment information on Concentric swingarm models
(tapered rear axle bearings).