Rear Gearcase (6X6); Removal; Disassembly And Inspection - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

REAR GEARCASE (6X6)

Removal

1. Place ATV on a level surface and place transmission
in 'PARK'.
2. Loosen both rear wheel nuts.
3. Loosen both rear center hub nuts.
4. Lift and safely support rear of ATV so that the rear
wheels are off the ground.
5. Remove the roll pin from the rear transmission yoke
and pull vent line off the gearcase.
6. Remove both rear wheels and center hub nuts.
NOTE: Hub removal is not required to remove
CV shafts.
7. Remove both upper hub carrier bolts. Tilt hubs
outward and remove both CV shafts.
8. Remove the upper and lower bolts from the
gearcase mounts.
9. Pull gearcase out the rear of the vehicle. Some
prying and tapping with a soft-face hammer may be
required. Use care not to damage other components.

Disassembly and Inspection

1. Drain and properly dispose of used oil.
2. Remove the gearcase housing cover bolts and the
3. Remove the shim, thrust button, and thrust button
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gearcase housing cover.
shim from the gearcase.
FINAL DRIVE
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