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FINAL DRIVE

U-JOINT 3. Support U-joint and press inner yoke down to
remove remaining bearing caps.
U-JOINT DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION
Always wear eye protection.

1. Remove internal snap ring q from all four bearing
caps.

4. Force U-joint cross to one side and lift out of inner
yoke.

U-JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Install new bearing caps in yoke by hand. Carefully
install U-joint cross. Tighten vise or use a press to
force bearing caps in.
2. Using a suitable arbor, fully seat bearing cap in one
NOTE
side. Continually check for free movement of bearing
If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing must be cross as bearing caps are assembled.
replaced. Note orientation of grease fitting (if equipped) 7
and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-positioning 3. Install snap ring to contain bearing cap just installed.
during installation. Repeat procedure for other side.
4. Install outer yoke, aligning marks made before
2. Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke disassembly.
down (bearing cap out) with a suitable press.
5. Repeat Steps 1-3 to install bearing caps on outer
yoke.
6. Seat all bearing caps against snap rings.
7. When installation is complete, yokes must pivot
freely in all directions without binding. If the joint is
stiff or binding, tap the yoke lightly to center the joint
until it pivots freely in all directions.

9926803 R06 - 2014-2016 Sportsman 325 / ETX / 450 HO / 570 Service Manual 7.45
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