Just was thinking after reading a few post, that some are using anti-seize when installing axles and some do not. What are your thoughts? 
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That was quick Hawk. I just installed my new axles and used grease. Hope it works out ok. Hope to see you at St. Joe one of these weekends.
I use never sieze, I also put a little on the hubs where they go into the wheel bearings, had one of the stock ones (no never sieze) get stuck in wheel bearing once, and bugered up hup trying to get them apart, never again. Also I ride where water is, dif. animal here on the East Coast.
But only on the front axles. The rears sit in oil and are sealed.
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Thanks gentlemen. First time I have ever done a mod this big and just wanting to make sure. I have ridden twice since I completed the +5 kit, HD tie rods and lift kit. Love it. Like a different machine. Even the wife noticed a huge difference.
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Anit-seize both ends of the front axles and the outter of the rear. Also on the threads of the axle stubs.
I think I'll just use grease next time. IV read sieze is abrasive and might eat seals. I had front diff leaky seals.
when you pull your axles out you will see the grey anti seize on the inside of your axles right from factory or dealer .... i have replaced both fronts and used anti-seize on everything since i am always in mud or water ...
Due to the design of the differential the bore that the axles spline into are "blind hole" design which means nothing in that bore can make it to the internals of the differential, it may be able to get to the outside of the seal along with everything else in the world.
If you want to make them easier to remove for next time, then yes, by all means either grease them or use anti-seize. Personally, I used synthetic "Green-Grease", which is high-temp, high-impact, and, most importantly, waterproof, so that the axle-stubs and splines won't rust or corrode from water-exposure. My two-bits............
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I replaced rear wheel bearing this week and had to press the axles out of the hub because they were seized up. So yes, everything will be lubed with anti-seeze.
I dont how machines are put together now, but I dont understand why Polaris doesnt use any lube on bolts, axles, shock bushings ect.
I dont how machines are put together now, but I dont understand why Polaris doesnt use any lube on bolts, axles, shock bushings ect.
I dont know about the rest of the machines but my 570 is not wet. The rear axle was seized in the diff, I had one heck of a time getting it out. I wont next time though, I just hope the anti sieze works it way over to the other side when I have to change it.
No anti-seize is not an abrasive!!! Gads, get just a pinch on your finger and before you know it, you've to it all over you. If it was abrasive...you'd know it pretty quick!!
I use nickel-based anti-seize on every splined shaft except the end of the rear axles that plug into the diff. As noted, they are in the diff lube so you don't need it.
I use it on every fastener that is on of the "self threading" type. Like the ones that hold the skid plate on. Most of the fastener is exposed, and so it gets covered with mud and who knows what else. The anti-seize will allow you to get the fastener out without ruining it and the threads.
Nickel-based anti-seize is somewhat moisture proof so it doesn't wash off for quite a while. I apply it in a thin coat using a soldering flux brush for the applicator. Doesn't take much!
JMHO
Pirate
Pirate
I use nickel-based anti-seize on every splined shaft except the end of the rear axles that plug into the diff. As noted, they are in the diff lube so you don't need it.
I use it on every fastener that is on of the "self threading" type. Like the ones that hold the skid plate on. Most of the fastener is exposed, and so it gets covered with mud and who knows what else. The anti-seize will allow you to get the fastener out without ruining it and the threads.
Nickel-based anti-seize is somewhat moisture proof so it doesn't wash off for quite a while. I apply it in a thin coat using a soldering flux brush for the applicator. Doesn't take much!
JMHO
Pirate
Pirate
Only the 800's have the rear inner axle splines into oil.
All other models are a dry socket front and rear.
I like never seize also. But good marine grease will work to. Just don't install them dry. You will regret it later.
All other models are a dry socket front and rear.
I like never seize also. But good marine grease will work to. Just don't install them dry. You will regret it later.
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