Polaris Outlaw 500, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
Housing Removal
1. With ATV on the ground, loosen wheel nuts and hub nuts.
2. Safely lift and support the rear of the ATV under the main
frame.
3. Remove both rear wheels and hubs.
4. Loosen rear housing mounting bolts and chain adjustment.
5. Remove drive chain.
6. Remove rear caliper and secure out of the way.
NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake
line. Brake line damage may result.
7. Remove both upper carrier bolts and secure upper a-arms
out of the way.
8. Tilt each hub carrier outward while pulling rear CV shaft
end from carrier assembly.
9. Remove brake disc and drive sprocket from rear housing.
This provides the necessary clearance for housing removal.
10. Remove rear housing mounting bolts and chain adjustment
components.
11. Lift and rotate rear housing and angle out of the ATV frame,
exiting the frame from either side.
NOTE: Removal of rear shock may be necessary to
gain adequate clearance for rear housing removal.
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