My 2004 polaris 500 is stuck in 4wd, but the screen does not show it being in 4wd, any help? I jacked the vehicles back end and it's front tires were trying to pull it off the jack stands, although it showed being in 2wd. Thanks

 

I had this problem with my 06 800 sportsman, for awhile I could back it up 20 feet or so and it would disengage. I thought it was a u-joint or the front axles. Took it to the dealer and surprise, after first couple of words they knew the problem. I don't know the name of the part, but it is in the front gear box, the roller bearing was broke (don't quote me on that name) It seems that Polaris in all thier wisdom decide the bearings should be encased in plastic instead of metal. The part was over $200, and the labor was covered under extended warrenty. Problem solved

 

Thank you so much, sadly mine is no longer under warranty, but after your comment I believe I found the part you are talking about, Thanks for the quick response and I hope to be riding again soon. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

most likely the roller cage in the front end is broke.

 

how can I be positive if this is the problem, or if it is something else? Thanks

 

w/out pulling it apart there is no way of telling if its the cage for sure, but you know its in the internal front end anyways since theres no hubs to mess up. some have run a john deere part to replace the polaris/hillard parts as there way cheaper. do a search on here for roller cage/front end issues and you'll find all kind of info.

 

thanks, great information! thanks for the fast response also

 

John Deer parts work well, a little heavier duty, less costly.

 

Yes, it could be the cage but if the front end has the wrong oil in it the 4x4 will stay on. Check the cheapest things first. All 3 of mine had this issue with the wrong oil.

 

You would think if it was the "notorious exploding Plastic roller cage" problem that the AWD would not work at all,or be stuck in True AWD and would be uncontrollable to steer like a ATV in Diff lock is.

The only reason a Polaris in AWD can be steered is because it goes back into 2wd the instant the rear wheel do not slip. If it was stuck in AWD 100% of the time there would be no way to steer the front wheels on soild ground if they stayed lock up in drive.