Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual page 226

TRANSMISSION
REVERSE SHAFT
R
Q
P
O
N
I
H
M
G
A
A. Ball Bearing
B. Engagement Dog
C. Retaining Ring
D. Washer
E. 33T Gear
F. Needle Bearing
G. Reverse Shaft
H. Needle Bearing
I. 24T Sprocket
8.12
L
K
J
F
E
C D
Towards Inside
of Case
B
J. Washer
K. Retaining Ring
L. Engagement Dog
M. Washer
N Needle Bearing
O. 28T Gear
P. Washer
Q. Retaining Ring
R. Ball Bearing
28. To disassemble the shift fork rail remove the snap
ring from the end of the shift rail on either side.
CAUTION: Use caution when disassembling the shift
rail. The compressed springs on the shift rail may pop
off causing eye or face injury.
Transmission Snorkel Shaft Removal
29. Remove the snorkel lock screw located inside the
gearcase. Use a T27 hex socket or driver.
30. Mark the snorkel tube and case with a white pen
or marker. This is used to ease reassembly of the
gearcase.