Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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7.4
FINAL DRIVE
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
FRONT GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLIATION (ADC AND NON ADC)
Gearcase Removal
1. Stop engine, place machine in Park and set parking
brake.
2. Properly raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel nuts and wheel.
4. Remove cotter pins, lower ball joint nuts and A-arms
from the ball joints.
5. Pull the hub and strut assembly out and pull the drive-
shaft out of the gearcase.
6. Remove the roller pin from the front prop shaft. Use
the Roller Pin Removal Tool (
PN 2872608 ).
7. Remove bolts securing the bottom of housing to the
skid plate frame. Bolts and fluid drain plug are
accessible through the skid plate.
8. Remove vent line and disconect the electrical
connector.
9. Remove the front gearcase from left side of frame,
pulling both the remaining CV shaft and propshaft
from the gearcase. Replace the circlips on the CV
shaft ends prior to reassembly.
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 and installing bearings and seals.
Front Gearcase Removal
Remove 4 Bolts