Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 Service Manual page 207

6. Remove the input shaft cover and the pinion shaft
from the gearcase housing. See next page.
7. Inspect the ring gear for abnormal wear, broken,
or chipped teeth. Spin the bearing to check the
ball bearings for smoothness.
bearing if needed.
REAR GEARCASE
REASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the pinion shaft bushing for wear.
2. Replace
components.
Replace the
3. Install the pinion shaft into the gearcase housing.
Install the pinion shaft cover and torque the cover
bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
FINAL DRIVE
all O--rings, seals, and worn
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