Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual page 402

TRANSMISSION
23. Remove the retaining ring, washer, needle bearing,
and sprocket from the reverse shaft (see Figure 8-1).
24. Tilt the two shafts towards each other and remove
the silent chain from the two shafts.
25. If necessary, disassemble the other end of the
reverse shaft. Remove the bearing, engagement
dog, retaining ring, washer, gear and needle bearing
from the reverse shaft (see Figure 8-2).
26. To disassemble the shift shaft rail remove the snap
ring (X) from the end of the shift rail on either side.
CAUTION
Use caution when disassembling the shift rail. The
compressed springs on the shift rail may pop off
causing eye or face injury.
6.18
Snorkel Shaft Removal / Disassembly
CAUTION
The pinion shaft must be removed prior to removing the
snorkel shaft assembly. Failure to remove pinion shaft,
will result in damage to the snorkel shaft.
27. Extract the seal from the snorkel shaft to access the
snorkel tube for removal.
28. Using the Snorkel Tool (PA-50231), fully loosen the
snorkel tube.
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