I need to replace the front essentric (bearing carrier) on my 1997 polaris xplorer 400 4x4. I have the tires, a-arms, hubs, shocks, all removed. All that is left is the axels which are attached to the carrier that needs to come out. The skid plate directly under the carrier is welded to the frame from the factory, so the carrier either has to slide out left or right, or lift out behind the radiator, but i cant figure out how it comes out. I have a new carrier to put in it already, just need to get this one out.

Has anyone replaced this before? Is so any help on how to get it out would be great.

 

You have to make sure you remove the center pinch bolt and nut so the eccentric can be knocked out. I just knocked them out through the left side as your facing the front end.