Snorkel / Output Gear Backlash Procedure - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

TRANSMISSION
35. Remove the snap ring and shim retaining the bearing
in the snorkel tube.
Shim
Snap Ring
36. Lightly tap on the bearing from the opposite side to
remove it from the snorkel tube.
37. To remove the remaining bearing on the snorkel shaft,
remove the retaining ring and press the bearing off.
38. Remove all seals from the gearcase halves and clean
the cases in preparation for assembly.
8.16
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

Snorkel / Output Gear Backlash Procedure

1. Reassemble the snorkel shaft assembly by reversing
the disassembly procedure (see "Transmission
Snorkel Shaft Removal / Disassembly" in previous
section).
2. Apply a small amount of white lithium grease on the
threads of the snorkel tube.
Grease Threads