Polaris 2008 ranger 700 xp, Service Manual

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FINAL DRIVE
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NOTE: To ease the removal of the middle axle
gearcase, remove the box from the frame. Refer to
the Box Removal Procedure in Chapter 5.
1. Remove the vent line clamp and vent line (A) from the top
of the mid drive gearcase (B).
2. Remove the mid drive shafts (D). Repeat steps 1-3 in the
“Mid Drive Shaft Removal” section.
3. Remove the parking brake caliper (C), refer to Chapter 9,
“Parking Brake Caliper Service - Caliper Removal”.
4. Use the Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608) to remove
the roll pins that secure the rear prop shaft and middle prop
shaft to the mid drive gearcase.
NOTE: If the rear drive shaft does not slide off the
mid gearcase output shaft, compress the rear
suspension and the rear driveshaft will move back.
5. Remove the four bolts and washers that secure the gearcase
to the frame. The bolts are accessible through the skid plate
on the bottom of the frame.
6. With the drive shafts removed from the mid gearcase, lift
the gearcase out of the frame.
Gearcase Disassembly
1. Drain the oil from the mid drive gearcase. Properly dispose
of the oil.
2. Remove the output cover bolts (A) and the output cover (B).
3. Remove the O-ring (C) and two shims (D) from the output
cover.
NOTE: The two shims are different of thickness. Be
sure to note the placement of the shims as they are
removed from the output cover for later installation.
A
B
D
D
C
Roll Pin Removal Tool
2872608
A
B
D
C