Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 198

TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY CONT'D
27. Remove bearing and the helical gear.
28. Remove the pinion shaft retainer plate and the
pinion shaft.
29. Remove the front housing cover screws.
30. Remove the front housing cover, shim, thrust
button, and thrust button shim.
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31. Remove the shafts as an assembly.
32. Remove the silent chain from the assembly for
shaft inspection.
Note Location of Hubs
33. Clean all components in a parts washer and
inspect for wear.
34. Inspect engagement dogs of gears and replace if
edgesare rounded.