Polaris 6X6, Manual

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FINAL DRIVE
7.8
FRONT DRIVE AXLE
REMOVAL (4X4 & 6X6)
1. Elevate front end and safely support machine
under footrest / frame area.
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.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping tire /
wheel firmly and checking for movement. It
should rotate smoothly without binding or rough
spots.
3. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
4. Remove the two brake caliper attaching bolts.
CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake
line. Use wire to hang the caliper to prevent
possible damage to the brake line.
CAUTION:
Serious injury could occur if machine tips or falls.
5. Remove wheel.
6. Remove hub.
7. Remove cotter pin and nut from lower A-arm ball
joint. Remove lower A-arm from ball joint.
8. Pull strut assembly out while pivoting front drive
shaft downward until it clears strut assembly.
9. With short sharp jerks, remove drive shaft from
front gearcase.