9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
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SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION / ADJUSTMENT
Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms
include:
• No gear position or AWD display on instrument cluster
• Ratcheting noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage into a gear
• Excessive gear lash (noise)
• Gear selector moving out of desired range
1. Locate the shift cable
q
attached to the transmission
case in the right rear wheel well area.
2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings
r
, and
dust boot
e
. Replace if worn or damaged.
3. If adjustment is required, loosen the upper jam nut
t
and pull the cable out of the mount
w
to move the
lower jam nut
y
.
4. Adjust the shift cable so there is the same amount of
cable travel when shifting slightly past HIGH gear and
PARK.
5. Thread the upper or lower jam nut as required to
obtain proper cable adjustment.
NOTE
This procedure may require a few attempts to obtain
the proper adjustment.
6. Once the proper adjustment is obtained, place the
shift cable and lower jam nut into the mount. Tighten
the upper jam nut against the mount.
7. Start engine and shift through all gears to ensure the
shift cable is properly adjusted. If transmission still
ratchets after cable adjustment, the transmission will
require service.
FRONT GEARCASE FLUID LEVEL
INSPECTION
NOTE
It is important to follow the front gearcase maintenance
intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
The front gearcase fluid level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when
checking or changing the fluid.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
The fill plug is located on the bottom right side of the front
gearcase. Access the fill plug through the right front
wheel well. Maintain fluid level even with the bottom of
the fill plug hole.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Locate the gearcase fill plug
q
through the right front
wheel well area.
3. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level.
4. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add
the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Front Gearcase Fill / Drain Plug:
8-10 lb-ft (11-14 Nm)