Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 400, Servise Manual

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FINAL DRIVE
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10. Remove the spacer washer (D), armature plate
(E), and rubber O--ring from the output cover.
D
E
O--ring
11. Inspect the armature plate (E) for a consistent
wear pattern. Uneven wear of the armature plate
(E) indicates a warped plate, which may cause
intermittent operation. NOTE: See “FRONT
GEARCASE DIAGNOSIS” later in this chapter for
more details.
E
12. Remove the output hub (G) from the cover.
Remove the thrust bearing (F) from the output
hub (G). Inspect the thrust bearing (F) and the
dowel (H).
G
F
H
13. Inspect the magnetic coil (I) in the output housing.
NOTE: See “FRONT GEARCASE DIAGNOSIS”
later in this chapter for more details on the coil.
14. Inspect the back lash pad (J) for excessive wear.
NOTE: The backlash for the centralized hilliard is set
at the factory. No adjustment is required, unless
the front cover needs to be replaced, or the back
lash pad screw is removed . See the “FRONT
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY” procedure later in this
chapter for details on backlash setting.
I
J
15. Remove the other output hub (K) from the main
gearcase. Inspect the inner bearing (L) for wear.
If there is excessive wear, replace bearing as
needed.