Inspection - Polaris 340 LX 2007 Service Manual

Drive and Brake Systems
19. Lift and maneuver transmission to free drive shaft
coupler.
20. Maneuver transmission until it can be removed from
the unit. Use care not to damage coolant lines.
21. Inspect transmission, brakes, suspension and track
for excessive wear. Check bearings for excessive
movement or rough feeling. Replace if necessary.

Inspection

1. Remove drain plug and drain transmission oil into
suitable container.
2. Remove snap ring, spacer washer, and brake disc.
3. Remove shift arm assembly.
REVERSE SWITCH
SHIFT ARM ASSEMBLY
4. Remove plug, spring and ball.
5. Remove case bolts.
6. Tap cases apart with soft faced hammer in the
reinforced areas.
PLUG
SPRING
BALL
6.12
7. Remove shaft and gear assembly from case by
tapping with a soft faced hammer evenly on end of
shafts.
8. Remove output gear assembly and chain. Mark chain
direction for reference during reassembly. Inspect
gear teeth for damage. Inspect chain for worn,
cracked, or broken link plates.
DIPSTICK
9. Remove shift fork shaft from gear cluster. Inspect
surface of fork for wear or bending.
10. Remove chain from input and reverse shaft. Inspect
gear teeth for damage. Inspect chain for worn,
cracked, or broken link plates.
11. Inspect dog gears and slots in mating gears closely.
Rounded edges will cause gears to disengage under
load. Replace both dog gear and mating gear if edge
of dog and/or slot is rounded. Inspect gears for
chipped, cracked, or broken teeth.
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©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
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