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9924871 R03 - 2014 Polaris Sportsman® 570 EFI Service Manual
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Snorkel / Output Gear Backlash Procedure
1.
Reassemble the snorkel shaft assembly by reversing
the disassembly procedure
(see “Transmission
Snorkel Shaft Removal / Disassembly” in previous
section).
2.
Apply a small amount of white lithium grease on the
threads of the snorkel tube.
3.
Install the snorkel shaft into the gearcase. Using the
Snorkel Tool (PA-50231), tighten the snorkel tube
about 10 full rotations.
Do not completely tighten
the snorkel tube.
4.
Inspect the output gear assembly and replace
bearings if needed. Inspect each gear for damage,
chips or abnormal worn teeth.
5.
Install the output gear assembly. Be sure to properly
mesh the snorkel shaft bevel gear with the output
bevel gear.
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