Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual page 252

SPORTSMAN TRANSMISSION
4. Remove the five bolts that secure the cover. Remove the
detent spring (B).
B
5. Mark the detent gear (C) with a white pen. Remove the
detent gear from the case.
NOTE: It may be helpful to place a mark just above
the keyed spline. Note the raised edge on the detent
gear for reassembly.
6. Mark the shift lockout disc, this will indicate which side of
the disc faces outward during assembly. Remove the shift
lockout disc.
8.8
NOTE: It may be helpful to place a mark just above
the keyed spline. Note the raised edge on the detent
gear for reassembly.
7. Remove the shift shaft and detent lever.
8. Note the timing marks on the shift gears. Remove the shift
gears from the case.
C
NOTE: You may have to tap the shift drum from the
backside of the case to aid in removal.