Recently a quick easy rear axle change on a Polaris Ranger 800 Crew turned into a couple hour job. Both rear axles had torn boots and one had completely came apart as seen in the video. Replacing the rear axle is a very basic repair that most can accomplish at home with basic tools.Before getting started you will need these tools:
-impact wrench
-27mm socket
-14mm socket
-15mm wrench
-15mm socket
If axle stuck:
-screw drivers or
-pry tools
If your rear axle isn't seized into the rear end housing this install will take under a hour, even if it's your first time. Begin by removing rear tire/wheel and next the 27mm axle nut. Now remove the brake caliber secured by two 14 mm bolts on the inner side. Once caliber has been pulled completely remove the top 15mm bolt on the knuckle. Next loosen the bottom 15mm bolt on the knuckle, but do not completely remove. Now you can maneuver the knuckle down and the axle end will slide out. To remove the axle push in and forcefully pull outward. The axle is held in by a small clip that will compress and release with enough pull force. Both the rear axles I replaced were stuck, rusted onto the splines form years of swimming in mud and water. It takes time, but removing a stuck axle can be accomplished with some flat head screw drivers and pry bar. Nothing complicated about this process, but time consuming if stuck. The below links are for the Sixty axles we've had good luck out of. Or the less expensive XT Series...
Massively detailed process here, thanks! Another to consider along with Sixty axles are American CV (www.americancvstore.com) - good range of aftermarket axles.
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ReplyDeleteI have a stuck cv axel in my polaris ranger rear end an have broke 2 slide hammers an it still won't budge
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