Polaris Ranger Crew 800 Wheel Bearing Replacement | Polaris Ranger 800 Hub Replacement

When we started this job, we thought we were just going to replace the wheel bearings. However, this one needed a lot more work.

We’ll start by getting this unit on jack stands and removing the wheel. From there, you’ll see how a combination of worn parts and stuff that doesn’t even belong have combined to tear up the right front corner of this Ranger.

John will show you how to remove the caliper and hub in order to access the old wheel bearing. But because the old wheel bearing was ruined, it had damaged the hub. We’ll press in a new wheel bearing and we’ll show you how to do a hub replacement on the Ranger, which includes installing the wheel studs and the brake rotor.

The old and missing parts also damaged the half-shaft, so we’ll do a half-shaft replacement on this Ranger before we put everything back together again.

Our unit has aftermarket wheels, but if you have factory wheels, the torque settings are different depending on the material used in the wheel.

Steel wheels: 35 foot-pounds per lug
Aluminum wheels: 30 foot-pounds per lug

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Removing the wheel and lifting the unit - 1:40
Removing the caliper - 2:30
Removing the hub - 3:20
Disconnecting the steering arm - 5:40
Removing the old wheel bearing - 8:30
Replacing the wheel bearing - 9:50
Assembling the replacement hub - 11:30
Replacing the half-shaft - 13:30
Installing the bearing carrier - 14:00
Installing the hub - 15:40
Replacing the caliper - 17:35

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In the video we’re working with a 2011 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew. You may have similar steps on your machine. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your vehicle, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.

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[shannonsweat]

I watched the video and was very impressed taught me quite a bit about torque the anti-seize on the inside of the hub, and how you greased it thank you so much

[campingscore]

Excellent job showing how it's done! Thanks Bob

[ThePestGurus]

Evening John, what torque at the castle nut in the front and rear? Do you have a video replacing the rear suspension components? Thanks for the great videos!

[neil]

Outstanding detail! I appreciate your use of a torque wrench as well. Pride in craftsmanship is hard to find and it's obvious you have it.

[brucemontrose]

I just found your videos. Thank you. Excellent detail indeed!

[fyanezc]

Nice video, learned how to change the studs which was what I was looking for. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for great videos 🙌🏻

[bertprice]

Thanks for the video sir! Saved me so much time and frustration.

[brianlamberson]

Is all that play from the bad bearings, or from the loosened lug nuts too?

[kevinstanford]

Great vid, thanks John! My mechanic friends said they'd never use red loc-tite on the bearings. What are your reasons for using it?

[brianmurphy]

I like the video. You explain the process very well. I was wondering if its ok to use green marine bearing grease instead of the red high temp. grease? Thank You.

[Jamesbond-woob]

After you install the new hub bearing i didn't see the drive go in it how was that done . What did I miss ???

[Tundra]

Where can I get a torque wrench like the one you’re using?

[rzrfam]

Is this the same process as the 2014 rzr 800 s

[dipsikasubba]

Wow very nice vedio ..thank you so much ..

[seecesar]

Thank you for the info. I can tell someone didn’t do a good job but it didn’t help to hear you point it out at every turn

[porterwilson]

yeah never ever has a cv axle slid in so easy😂