Snorkel Gear Backlash Procedure - Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Service Manual

Snorkel Gear Backlash Procedure

1. Reassemble the sn orkel tube and
assembly by reversing th e dis assembly pr ocedure
(see "Snork el Shaft Remov al / Dis assembly" in
previous section).
Retaining
Ring
Bearing
Snorkel
Shaft
Washer
13T
Gear
Snorkel
Tube
2. After the 13T gear and bearing are pressed onto the
snorkel shaft (flush to the shoulder), ins tall the washer
and new retaining ring.
3. Press the gear back towards the retaining ring. Avoid
excessive force so the retaining ring is not damaged
or pre-stressed significantly.
IMPORTANT: Failure to press the gear back against
the wash er a nd re taining ring will le ad t o a g ear
backlash change after vehicle is placed into service.
snorkel sh aft
Bearing
Retaining
Ring
Retaining
Ring
Shim
Shim
Seal
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4. Apply a small amount of white lithium grease or Anti-
Seize on the threads of the snorkel tube.
Grease Threads
5. Install the snorkel shaft into the gearcase. Using the
Snorkel T ool (PA-50231), tighten the snorkel tube until
it is lightly seated in the transmission housing.
TRANSMISSION
PA-50231
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