Polaris 2008 ranger 700 xp, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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To check the lubricant level:
The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with the proper
amount of lubricant. Refer to the procedure below.
To change middle gearcase lubricant:
1. With the RANGER on a level surface, remove the fill plug
and check the lubricant level. Lubricant should be kept at
the specified level, according to the proper gearcase
specifications listed.
2. Support the vehicle securely with a jack stand and remove
the front tire on the driver’s side.
3. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the bottom of the
gearcase and drain oil. (The drain plug is accessible through
the skid plate.) Catch and discard used oil properly.
4. Clean and reinstall drain plug using a new sealing washer.
5. Remove fill plug.
6. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or fill to the
bottom of the threads of the fill plug hole.
7. Install fill plug. Check for leaks.
Rear Gearcase Lubrication (4x4)
To check the level:
1. With machine on level ground and with the parking brake
on, remove fill plug from rear gearcase.
2. The fluid level should be 0.75 in. (1.9 cm) from the bottom
of the fill plug hole threads. Use a light colored and non-
absorbent measuring instrument (white zip tie) to measure
the depth of the fluid in the rear gearcase. If level is low,
add ATV Angle Drive Fluid (PN 2871653).
3. Reinstall fill plug. Tighten to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
4. Check for leaks.
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
Bottom View
Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
threads: 6.75 oz.
MIDDLE GEARCASE (6X6)
Side View
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
REAR GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
ATV Angle Drive Fluid (PN 2871653)
Capacity: 18 oz. (532 ml)
Fill Plug Torque: 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 30-45 in. lbs. (3-5 Nm)
Measuring
Instrument
0.75 in.
(1.9 cm)
Fluid Level
0.75 in.
(1.9 cm)