Rear Drive Shaft Removal - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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8. Torque wheel hub nut to specification and install a
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NEW cotter pin . Tighten nut slightly if necessary to
align cotter pin holes. Bend both ends of cotter pin
around end of spindle in different directions.
TORQUE
Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
180 lb-ft (244 Nm)
9. Install NEW brake caliper mounting bolts and torque
to specification.
TORQUE
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts:
30 lb-ft (41 Nm)
CAUTION
New bolts have a pre-applied locking agent which is
destroyed upon removal. Always use new brake caliper
mounting bolts upon assembly.
10. Install wheel and wheel nuts.
TORQUE
Wheel Nuts (Steel):
60 lb-ft (81 Nm)
Wheel Nuts (Alum):
120 lb-ft (163 Nm)
NOTICE
Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
11. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation.
9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
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3. 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
2016–2017 models have two cone washers.
4. 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 9.50 procedure.
CAUTION
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the rear hub assembly from the bearing
carrier.
FINAL DRIVE
and loosen the rear wheel
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