Polaris 850 PRO-RMK 155 2.6" QD 2021, Manual

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9850060 R02 - 2020-2021 850 AXYS™ Long Track Snowmobile Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
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DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL
1. Follow the Chaincase Disassembly procedure.
2. Remove the rear suspension from the snowmobile.
3. Remove the driven clutch assembly.
4. Remove the three fasteners
q
securing the
driveshaft bearing flange to the tunnel / bearing
cover.
5. Remove the three outer fasteners
w
securing the
bearing cover to the tunnel.
6. Remove the bearing cover
e
.
7. Slide the driveshaft assembly
r
out of the chaincase
housing. Tilt the driveshaft out of the tunnel once it is
clear of the chaincase. Remove the driveshaft from
the tunnel.
8. Inspect the track drivers for damage. The drivers
cannot be serviced. If driver damage is found, replace
the driveshaft assembly.
NOTICE
A driveshaft assembly is supplied with a new bearing
and bearing cup.
9. Remove the track.
NOTICE
The arrows on the track denote the direction of forward
vehicle travel.
10. Inspect the bearing by feel. Replace bearing and
bearing cup if bearing does not roll smoothly. When
installing a new bearing, press bearing on inner race
until fully seated against step in driveshaft.
FINAL DRIVE / BRAKE SYSTEMS