Bearing Carrier; Front Bearing Carrier Inspection / Removal - Polaris RZR 570 2013 Service Manual

BEARING CARRIER

FRONT BEARING CARRIER INSPECTION /
REMOVAL
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
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 remove the front
wheel.
4. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the front wheel
hub castle nut. Remove the nut, and two cone
washers from the front wheel hub assembly.
5. Remove the fastener retaining the steering tie rod
end to the front bearing carrier.
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6. Remove the two front brake caliper mounting bolts
and remove the caliper from the brake disc (see
Chapter 9 – Caliper Removal , page 9.21).
7. CAUTION: Do not hang the caliper by the brake line.
Use wire to hang caliper to prevent damage to the
brake line.
8. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
9. Remove the upper and lower ball joint pinch bolts.
10. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the bearing
carrier while removing the upper and lower ball joint
ends.
11. Remove the bearing carrier from the front drive shaft.
12. Rotate bearing by hand and check for smooth
rotation. Visually inspect bearing for moisture, dirt, or
corrosion.
FINAL DRIVE
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