Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007, Service Manual

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FINAL DRIVE
REAR PROPSHAFT
Removal
1. Remove the pin clips from upper and lower cargo box
shock pins and remove shock. Carefully allow cargo box
to rest in the dump position as you remove the propshaft.
2. Use the Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608), to remove
the roll pin from prop shaft at rear of transmission.
3. Remove the two bolts that secure the rear parking brake
caliper. Suspend the brake caliper assembly from the frame
with a piece of wire. (Refer to Chapter 9 for more
information on the rear parking brake)
4. Slide the propshaft off the transmission shaft and rear
gearcase input shaft. Orientate the shaft so that it’s parallel
with the frame supports as shown below.
5. Remove the shaft by placing the brake disc over the top of
the rear frame support and under the front frame support.
Installation
1. When installing the propshaft, ensure that the shaft is
touching the rear frame support and reinstall the shaft the
same way it was removed with the brake disc over the top
of the rear frame support and under the front frame
support.
2. Slide the shaft onto the rear gearcase input shaft and then
slide it onto the transmission shaft.
3. Install a new roll pin into the propshaft
4. Install the parking brake caliper and torque mounting bolts
to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) .
5. Install cargo box shock, mounting pins and pin clips.
WARNING
Support the cargo box while the shock is removed
to prevent injury or damage.
Front Frame
Support
Rear Frame
Support