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7.6
FINAL DRIVE
9923142 - 2011 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel hub castle
nut. Remove the nut, and (2) cone washers from the front
wheel hub assembly.
4. Remove the two front brake caliper mounting bolts and
remove the caliper from the brake disc (see Chapter 9).
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use
wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
6. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
7. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing carrier
while removing the upper ball joint end.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the front bearing carrier.
9. With a short, sharp jerk, remove drive shaft from the front
gearcase.
CAUTION
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.
Castle Nut
Cotter Pin
Cone
Washers
Pinch
Bolt
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RZR / RZR S
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