15 Pro RMK 163 Dravie Shaft Bearing

[JStash]

Looking for advice on replacing a drive shaft bearing on a 15 pro rmk. Noticed a metal on metal sound, which gradually got worse throughout the day. I found some black/metallic snow and ice caked under where the drive shaft bearing (on the brake side) would be. This metal on metal sounds went from intermittent, to pretty often plus some vibration and clunking. Thawing it out to have a better look, but when comparing to my other sled - 14' pro rmk, it looks like the seal of the bearing is pushed out.

Has anyone here swapped one of them out? Looking for some advice, haven't found a ton online about this.

Thanks!

 

[volcano buster]

I had the clutch side bearing on the drive shaft go bad on my '13 600. The shaft had actually spun inside the inner race so the shaft was junk. eBay to the rescue for a take-off shaft with bearings. I put new bearings on for peace of mind.

When you get yours pulled, check the drive belt over good as it may have incurred some damage from a misaligned pulley. Hope not, but worth a look.

 

[JStash]

I had the clutch side bearing on the drive shaft go bad on my '13 600. The shaft had actually spun inside the inner race so the shaft was junk. eBay to the rescue for a take-off shaft with bearings. I put new bearings on for peace of mind.

When you get yours pulled, check the drive belt over good as it may have incurred some damage from a misaligned pulley. Hope not, but worth a look.

Thanks for the input. Gunna tear it down I the next couple days.