Rear Gearcase - Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual

REAR GEARCASE

LUBRICATION
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
G Be sure vehicle is level and in Park before
proceeding.
G Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly
and unobstructed.
G The correct rear gearcase lubricant to use is
Polaris ATV Angle Drive Fluid.
REAR GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
ATV Angle Drive Fluid (PN 2871653)
Capacity: 5 Oz. (150 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
To Check Lubricant Level:
Place the ATV on a level surface and in Park. The rear
gearcase fluid level should be level with the bottom of
the fill plug threads. Refer to the bottom illustration 2.
REAR GEARCASE
Fill to bottom of
fill plug threads
Ill. 2
To Change Lubricant:
1. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain
plug is accessible through the skid plate.) Catch
2.12
and discard used oil properly.
B
A
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (A) using a new
sealing washer (B).
3. Remove fill plug (C).
4. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or fill to
the bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
5. Install fill plug and check for leaks.
REAR GEARCASE
Make sure vent is unobstructed
(C) Fill Plug
ILL. 1
MAINTENANCE
(A) Drain plug