Service Manual

8.15
FINAL DRIVE
8
Gearcase Removal
1. Stop engine and place gear selector in Park.
2. Remove both front drive shafts from the front gearcase (see
“FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Removal”).
3. Remove the front propshaft from the front gearcase input
shaft (see “FRONT PROPSHAFT - Removal”).
4. Disconnect the wire harness above the front gearcase and
remove the plastic tie strap retaining the wires to the frame.
5. Remove the front rack and remove the fuse/relay box from
the frame to gain access to the ADC reservoir.
6. Remove the (2) screws retaining the ADC reservoir to the
frame and pull the reservoir and clear hose out from the
frame so it can be removed with the front gearcase.
7. Remove the cotter pin and nut from each tie rod end at the
steering post frog.
8. Remove the (2) bolts retaining the lower steering post
bracket to the front gearcase.
9. Remove the front cover and remove the (2) fasteners
retaining the upper steering post bushing bracket.
10. Lift the steering post assembly up from the front gearcase.
Position the steering post toward the center of the vehicle
to allow enough room for gearcase removal.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Always wear eye protection.
AWD Harness
ADC Reservoir
Nut
Cotter Pin
Rod End
Remove
Remove