Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual page 248

FINAL DRIVE
3. Remove the shim, thrust button, and thrust button shim
from the gearcase.
Thrust Button
4. Remove rear bevel gear from the gearcase housing. cover.
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Shims
5. Inspect the ring gear for abnormal wear, broken, or chipped
teeth. Spin the bearing to check the ball bearings for
smoothness. Replace the bearing if needed.
6. Remove the input shaft cover and the pinion shaft from the
gearcase housing. See next page.
7. Inspect the ring gear for abnormal wear, broken, or chipped
teeth. Spin the bearing to check the ball bearings for
smoothness. Replace the bearing if needed.