2003 Polaris Sportsman 600, 2002-2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Service Manual, Page 184Get this manual

2003 Polaris Sportsman 600, 2002-2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Service Manual, Page 184

FINAL DRIVE Joint Capacity 50 Grams Joint Capacity 50 Grams CAUTION: Serious injury may result if the machine tips or fallsBe sure the machine is secure before beginning this service procedure1Place the ATV in park and set the parking brake2Jack up the rear of the ATV and safely support the ATV with jackstands3Remove the two rear tires4Remove the rear prop shaft from the rear gearcase5Remove the rear drive shaftsRefer to the Rear Drive Shaft Removalsection6Remove the upper shock mounting bolt7Remove the four mounting bolts and washers (A) on the underside of the rear gearcase8Remove the two mounting bolts and washers (B) from the front of the rear gearcase9Remove the five bolts, nuts, and washers, (C) and (D), that hold the gearcase to the frameNOTE: To remove the bottom bolts (C) from the rear gearcase the lower control may have to be removed10Pull the gearcase from the frame