I appreciate an instructive video and this was helpful. One little thing I did on mine was to replace that bolt you cut on the lower A-arm from the back so the nut is now next to the bumper so it won't have to be removed the next time. Saves alot of future work and frustration.
You have just nailed the top of my list of best instructional videos EVER. Forgetting the wheel studs... it's as if I made the video LOL!!! Tomorrow, I will tackle the refresh of my newly acquired ranger 6x6... I have 4 new wheel bearings to install, and I will be sure to NOT forget the wheel studs... if I remove them...
The wheel bearings can be packed with grease,Polaris uses Chinese bearings. Also on the suspension bushings, don't bother with Polaris junk go to super Daves he makes bushings and sleeves that are way higher quality than Polaris. The more parts you can put in a Polaris made by someone else the better off you are. Also the bearings are two piece rollers when you torque the axle nut you are setting the preload.
FYI on a bearing that's seized in a hub like that instead of cutting it out once all the balls cage are out and the raceway surface is exposed dig out the welder and run a bead of weld around the race way. Welding "pulls" and the race will drop out of the hub with ease, and this does absolutely no damage to the bearing / hub mounting surface that cutting with a torch, plasma or cut off wheel.
Great video huge help. I have a question will antiseize help with the bushings squeeking mine does terrible. Your videos are great info keep them going
it was still helpful to see your video. I didn't chill the bearing but I used a little heat, went in no problem. tight fit though. I was able to remove bearing retainer and expose ball bearings. (the opposite side of the circlip) I packed them with marine grease. BTW, do you have an off road tv show in Canada. if not you should, I would definitely watch. a mix of your hardcore riding in different locations and some how to sessions and plus some sponsor plugs.
great video! just a quick question what is the part on which the control arms and the callipers are mounted called ? and what is the part after the rotor called ? are both of them called the hub ?
Remove bearing in your press and re install in your press no heat needed vs trying to hammer them out with a punch. clean out hub with a rag clean out snap ring groove and spray area with a touch of wd-40 it helps bearing slide in straight without getting hung up while being pressed in.
Thanks for the vid i have a 2010 ranger 400 front left wheel got some play in it seems to be from the bottom arm think its that or a wheel bearing ? axle seems to have a lil play to on same side any suggestions Thanks
Just did my rear lower a arm bushing at the hub and put zerks in. Should help with longevity . I used oem on rear and super atv bushings on front. Do you have a recommendation on bushings, how about wheel bearings? Great video .
I appreciate an instructive video and this was helpful. One little thing I did on mine was to replace that bolt you cut on the lower A-arm from the back so the nut is now next to the bumper so it won't have to be removed the next time. Saves alot of future work and frustration.
You have just nailed the top of my list of best instructional videos EVER. Forgetting the wheel studs... it's as if I made the video LOL!!! Tomorrow, I will tackle the refresh of my newly acquired ranger 6x6... I have 4 new wheel bearings to install, and I will be sure to NOT forget the wheel studs... if I remove them...
Man, this video was excellent. Please keep them coming. There are so many people that would like to work on their Rangers. Again, thanks.
The wheel bearings can be packed with grease,Polaris uses Chinese bearings. Also on the suspension bushings, don't bother with Polaris junk go to super Daves he makes bushings and sleeves that are way higher quality than Polaris. The more parts you can put in a Polaris made by someone else the better off you are. Also the bearings are two piece rollers when you torque the axle nut you are setting the preload.
Awesome vid. Answered some questions I had. Cheers and Thank You!
thanks a lot,i fixed mine useing your info
Nice vid. very nice clean shop also
I love that idea! Thanks!
Thanks, great job!
FYI on a bearing that's seized in a hub like that instead of cutting it out once all the balls cage are out and the raceway surface is exposed dig out the welder and run a bead of weld around the race way. Welding "pulls" and the race will drop out of the hub with ease, and this does absolutely no damage to the bearing / hub mounting surface that cutting with a torch, plasma or cut off wheel.
Great video huge help. I have a question will antiseize help with the bushings squeeking mine does terrible. Your videos are great info keep them going
give it up to ya best video in depth
it was still helpful to see your video. I didn't chill the bearing but I used a little heat, went in no problem. tight fit though. I was able to remove bearing retainer and expose ball bearings. (the opposite side of the circlip) I packed them with marine grease. BTW, do you have an off road tv show in Canada. if not you should, I would definitely watch. a mix of your hardcore riding in different locations and some how to sessions and plus some sponsor plugs.
great video! just a quick question what is the part on which the control arms and the callipers are mounted called ? and what is the part after the rotor called ? are both of them called the hub ?
Remove bearing in your press and re install in your press no heat needed vs trying to hammer them out with a punch. clean out hub with a rag clean out snap ring groove and spray area with a touch of wd-40 it helps bearing slide in straight without getting hung up while being pressed in.
I figured you wouldnt be able to just pound it out lol!
usualy i weld a little plate flat on the bering and that helps pounding it out!!
I'm going to put a full set of ((( BALL BEARINGS ))) in my Sportsman XP 1000 suspension so no more grease and will last forever.
Thanks for the vid i have a 2010 ranger 400 front left wheel got some play in it seems to be from the bottom arm think its that or a wheel bearing ? axle seems to have a lil play to on same side any suggestions Thanks
What do i need to do?? I have play in my front differential where ny axles go into chunck.
Just did my rear lower a arm bushing at the hub and put zerks in. Should help with longevity . I used oem on rear and super atv bushings on front. Do you have a recommendation on bushings, how about wheel bearings? Great video .