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Forgot to post an update on the seal leak.. When I finally got around to the seal leaking I drain the oil and the diff was half full of water.. I knew better than to not not drain that first thing so completely my fault. Since it sat with water in there for 5 months the growling noise has returned when turning sharply.. I'm at the point of IDGAF cuz it's winter I'm only using to plow my driveway now so if it tears itself apart so be it. When spring gets here I'll pull the diff put new bearings in it and maybe put in a torq locker.. But hey good news the new seal isn't leaking 😂

Well got the defender back and they replaced the internals and a cv.. Went on one ride and now I'm leaking oil out the front diff at the drivers side axle. Would I be correct to assume there is a rubber seal where to axle slides in like every other brand or does can am have some different setup that i dont know about before I take it apart cuz I'm not taking it back to the dealer this time.. Also can it be replaced without taking the diff apart the parts explosion looks like it is put in from the inside

Dealer called me again on Saturday and the cv helped some but they aren't happy with the noise and slight vibration so they are going ahead and doing the TSB fix anyways to replace the internals.. So far I am real pleased with my local dealer

Well i called the dealer last week to see if they had any new news and they said they pulled afloat the front diff and everything inside looked perfect and no metal shavings in the oil. They are waiting on a new cv to try and see if that is the issue.. I wish parts weren't taking so long to come in

I'm hoping for a good outcome as this is the first can am and can am service claim.. I was not pleased at all with 2 of the 3 local polaris dealers when I had rzrs.. Multiple trips for the same issue to be brushed off as nothing wrong..when the one did agree there was an issue but neither I or them could figure it out (metal shaving in front diff oil). The internals all looked perfect.. Polaris's reply to me was buy a new diff. Less than 500 miles in the machine

Well took my 2021 defender hd8 cab in for the front diff noise and I'm waiting to hear back.. I called before hand and had them confirm that there was a known issue and there is.. I took it in 3 days before the warranty expired so hopefully it's covered either way.. When I hear something I will try to report back to you all on the issue.

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So is the hd9 just a detuned hd10 or is it a complety different motor.. I see they are the same CC's so it struck my curiosity.. On a side note of course they put a different motor and more hp after I buy a 2021 hd8 dps cab.. O well its a proven setup atleast

You are over thinking it there are 3 tabs holding the panel that has your switches and 12v outlet on it the clip to the passenger side is hard to see and reach i had to use a small pry bar to unlatch it.. They need to be pulled down. Once you remove the panel you can easily see the positive and ground studs.. Positive is marked with red and will be on the right side of you are sitting in the seat..

Just bought a 2021 defender hd8 cab and noticed there are no skidplates under the seats do they no come with those or are mine missing?