2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 120Get this manual

2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 120

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24Slide bearing assembly off of shaftUse extreme caution not to scratch inside of the bearing assembly when passing it over the threads at end of shaftThoroughly clean the bearing housing, and piston assembly with solventDry with compressed air in well ventilated areaIf compressed air is not available, dry parts using clean, lint free paper towels and let sit in well ventilated area to allow the remaining solvent to evaporateUse scribe or dental pick to remove the o-ring seal from the IFPUse scribe or dental pick to remove the o-ring seals from the reservoir end capInstall the new, well lubricated, o-rings into the bearing housingCorrect placement of the shaft seal o-ring is in the groove next to the DU bushingCheck to make sure the seals are properly seated, and are not twistedIf tool is required to aid in proper seating of o-ring, use the nonwriting end of pen, or similar soft, blunt object, to push it inInstall the new U-cup seal into bearingU-cup should be installed so the cupped end is facing the DU bushing inside of bearingCheck to make sure seal is properly seatedIf tool is required to aid in proper seating of U-cup seal, use the non-writing end of pen, or similar soft, blunt object, to push it in (Fig10)