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Old 04-07-2007, 05:45 PM
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Default 96 Sportsman 500 front wheel drive

I have a 96 Sportsmans 500, the front wheel drive will not lock in. I have put new coils on the struts, new override switch assembly. The coils are being magnatized. Neither side locks in.

How do I test this further?

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Old 04-07-2007, 05:50 PM
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Default 96 Sportsman 500 front wheel drive

Other Polaris riders on here say that they need the RIGHT Polaris hub lube in them or they might not engage properly!!!!!.........Someone will post to tell you the whole story!!!!...Caper......
 
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Old 04-07-2007, 05:53 PM
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Default 96 Sportsman 500 front wheel drive

I filled the hubs with tranny fluid. What does it need???
 
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Old 04-07-2007, 08:38 PM
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Default 96 Sportsman 500 front wheel drive

dont know about the older ones but new ones have to be hub fluid or it wont work right. check your manual to see what it takes. if it says hub fluid then thats most likey part of the problem.
 
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Old 04-08-2007, 08:17 PM
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Default 96 Sportsman 500 front wheel drive

Dsohns, try taking apart the hub and check the armature plate to see if the 3 ears are worn off. Also check the bearings for wear.
 
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