Rear Bearing Carrier Removal / Inspection - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE
REAR BEARING CARRIER REMOVAL /
INSPECTION
1. Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
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 the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove the four wheel nuts and rear wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin
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hub castle nut . Remove the nut, and cone washer
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from the rear wheel hub assembly.
NOTICE
Some models may feature two cone washers.
5. Remove and discard the brake caliper mounting
bolts. Remove the rear brake caliper assembly from
the brake disc. Refer to "Brake Caliper Removal -
Rear" page 10.61 procedure.
IMPORTANT
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
6. Remove the rear hub assembly from the bearing
carrier.
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CAUTION
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and loosen the rear wheel
7. Remove the fasteners
carrier to the upper and lower control arms. Remove
the bearing carrier from the rear drive shaft.
8. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
corrosion.
NOTICE
Due to extremely close tolerances and minimal wear,
the bearings must be inspected visually, and by feel.
While rotating bearings by hand, inspect for rough
spots, discoloration, or corrosion. The bearings should
turn smoothly and quietly, with no detectable up and
down movement and minimal movement sideways
between inner and outer race.
9. Replace bearing if moisture, dirt, corrosion, or
roughness is evident.
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securing the rear bearing
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