Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 201

TRANSMISSION REASSEMBLY CONT'D
NOTE: Use caution when installing the fork, the
spring can easily fall out.
NOTE: Installing the shift rail will aid in keeping the
shift forks, shift dogs, and the springs in place.
15. Carefully install the shaft assembly and gear
cluster as a unit into their respective bearing case
recesses. Tap with a soft face hammer to seat
shaft assemblies.
16. Position the shift forks up and so the the pins point
toward the 9 o'clock position, before installing the
shift drum assembly.
17. Replace and grease the O--rings on the shift drum
before installation.
18. Install the shift drum into the case.
NOTE: Make sure shift shaft pins are properly
positioned in the slot on selector arms.
TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION
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