Polaris 2007 Sportsman 450 EFI, Service Manual

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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.
25. Remove the retaining ring (6) and then washer (7), gear (8),
and split bearing (9) from the reverse shaft.
26. To disassemble the shift fork rail remove the snap ring (10)
from the end of the shift rail on either side.
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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REVERSE SHAFT
Towards Inside
of Case
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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.
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