Transmission Front Output Shaft Backlash Procedure - Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual

6. Install the output gear assembly. Be sure to properly mesh
the snorkel shaft bevel gear with the output bevel gear.
Install the 4 torx screws (2) to secure the output gear
assembly into place. Torque screws to .
NOTICE! : It is important to set zero lash between the
output gear and the snorkel shaft gear. If there is binding or
excess lash, tighten or loosen the snorkel shaft until there
is zero lash.
Output Gear Retaining Screw Torque:
8-12 ft.lbs. (11-17 Nm)
Transmission front output shaft backlash
procedure
1. The following steps must be performed to obtain proper
front output gear backlash adjustment:
• Upon completion of Step 6, make sure the snorkel gear
and output bevel gear are lightly seated or meshing so
there is 'zero' lash. Do not overtighten. Gears should
rotate freely without binding.
• Before turning the snorkel tube, look down into the
gearcase at the snorkel lock screw hole opening (Photo
2) to reference your starting point. Next, slowly rotate
the snorkel tube counterclockwise (Photo 3), counting
the number of notches passing through the thread hole
as you rotate the tube. Rotate the snorkel tube to the
7th notch from 'seated' position (Photo 1 & 2) using
a 2 3/8" wrench.
• Check the output shaft gear backlash again by feel. If
the output shaft lash appears to be too tight, rotate the
2
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Sportsman X2 Transmission
snorkel shaft counterclockwise to the next notch or 8th
notch.
Notches
1
Count 7 notches of snorkel tube through
lock screw hole.
2
Rotate snorkel counterclockwise 7 notches
3
8
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