Well after 3000+ well maintained "but" hard miles I snapped the rear axle on my 99 500 Magnum 4x4. I snapped it while towing my sled trailer with 3 sleds on it. I got no complaints, actually I have nothing but PRAISE & PRIDE in the ole' Polaris she's been nothing but a stout workhorse of a machine. Anyhow I ordered the new axle, along with a seal & bearing kit and was wondering if any of you guys have replaced one? Does it call for any specialty tools of any type? Any tricks to it that I ought to know about? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. MW

 

Don't everyone rush at once to answer-lol

 

Mainewheeler,

Is this the solid rear axle with the sproket on the right and brake on the left? If so I replaced my bearings last winter and may have a couple of hints once you get it apart.