Polaris 2007 Sportsman 500 EF Service Manual page 280

GENERAL INFORMATION
22. The reverse shaft should slide out of the silent chain (4) to
separate the assembly.
23. Remove the rest of the bearings from the shafts.
24. Remove the engagement dog (5) from the reverse shaft.
REVERSE SHAFT
25. Remove the retaining ring (6) and then washer (7), gear (8),
and split bearing (9) from the reverse shaft.
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Towards Inside
of Case
26. To disassemble the shift fork rail remove the snap ring (10)
from the end of the shift rail on either side.
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CAUTION
Use caution when disassembling the shift rail. The
compressed springs on the shift rail may pop off causing
eye or face injury.
Transmission Snorkel Shaft Removal
27. Remove the snorkel lock screw located inside the gearcase.
Use a T27 hex socket or driver.
28. Mark the snorkel tube and case with a white pen or marker.
This is used to ease reassembly of the gearcase.
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