Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual page 224

TRANSMISSION
15. Remove the rear output gear (L) and chain (K), by
pulling the assembly straight upward.
L
16. Remove the screws that secure the oil deflector
(M) with a T20 hex socket or driver.
M
17. Remove the screws that secure the output gear
(N) with a T27 hex socket or driver.
N
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18. Remove the shift drum (O) from the gearcase by
moving the drum up and to the right to clear the
shift shaft.
K
19. Remove the output gear (M) and gear cluster
assembly from the gearcase by pulling both
assemblies straight up. Place the gear cluster
assembly on a clean surface for inspection.
M
O
Gear Cluster Assembly