2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 272Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE INSTALLATION
1Slide shaft assembly into bearing carrier hub6Install rear wheel and torque wheel nuts to specification80 ft.lbs(109 Nm)
Refer to Page 7.2 for Wheel Nut Torque234Apply anti-seize compound to splines of shaftInstall new compression ring and install the shaftLift bearing carrier into place and install bolt to upper control armTorque bolt to specification7Grease all fittings thoroughly with Premium U-Joint Lubricant (PN 2871551)
Drive Shaft and CV Joint Handling Tips
Care should be exercised during driveshaft removal or when servicing CV jointsDriveshaft components are precision partsCleanliness and following these instructions is very important to ensure proper shaft function and normal service life The complete driveshaft and joint should be handled by the interconnecting shaft to avoid disassembly or potential damage to the driveshaft joints Over-angling of joints beyond their capacity could result in boot or joint damage Make sure surface-ground areas and splines of shaft are protected during handling to avoid damage Do not allow boots to come into contact with sharp edges or hot engine and exhaust components