Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual page 230

TRANSMISSION
8. Once the gear backlash is found, to install the
snorkel lock screw, you may have to rotate the
snorkel tube clockwise or counterclockwise
slightly. This will allow the snorkel lock screw to
thread itself into one of the slots of the snorkel
tube (See illustration below) to secure the snorkel
tube.
Screw Fits in Slots of Snorkel Tube
8--12 ft.lbs.
9. With the snorkel shaft assembly in place, remove
the 4 Torx screws from the output shaft assembly.
Remove the output shaft assembly.
Remove Screws Output Shaft Assy.
8.16
10. Assemble the input shaft assembly if previously
disassembled.
A. Ball Bearing Input Shaft Assembly
B. Input Shaft
C. Silent Chain
A
11. Assemble the reverse shaft
previously disassembled.
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
A
B
C
assembly if
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