Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual page 399

13. Slowly rotate the snorkel tube clockwise while
counting the number of notches passing through the
hole opening as you rotate the tube. Rotate the
snorkel tube to the 3rd notch from the 'zero'
backlash position obtained in step 11.
14. Check the pinion shaft gear backlash again by feel. If
the pinion shaft gear lash appears to be too tight,
rotate the snorkel shaft clockwise to the next notch
(4th notch).
15. Once the backlash is set, apply Loctite
threads and install the locking screw to secure the
snorkel tube.
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16. Torque the locking screw to specification.
Transmission Assembly
® 242™ to the
The snorkel shaft and pinion shaft must be installed
prior to transmission assembly. The snorkel shaft
cannot be installed after assembling the transmission.
17. Clean both transmission case halves thoroughly.
Inspect case half mating surfaces for damage.
18. Install shift fork (S) and torsion spring into
transmission housing as an assembly. Load spring
as shown in image below
TRANSMISSION
TORQUE
Snorkel Locking Screw:
8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
NOTICE
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