9850067 R01 - 2020-2021
GENERAL
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GENERAL XP
Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
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SNORKEL GEAR BACKLASH
PROCEDURE
1.
Reassemble the snorkel tube and snorkel shaft
assembly by reversing the disassembly procedure.
Refer to
“Snorkel Shaft Removal / Disassembly”
procedure.
q
Retaining Ring
u
Bearing
w
Washer
i
Shim
e
Bearing
o
Retaining Ring
r
Snorkel Gear
a
Shim
t
Front Output Shaft
s
Retaining Ring
y
Snorkel Tube
2.
After the 13T gear and bearing are pressed onto the
snorkel shaft (flush to the shoulder), install the
washer and new retaining ring.
3.
Press the gear back towards the retaining ring. Avoid
excessive force so the retaining ring is not damaged
or pre-stressed significantly.
IMPORTANT
Failure to press the gear back against the washer and
retaining ring will lead to a gear backlash change after
vehicle is placed into service.
4.
Apply a small amount of white lithium grease or Anti-
Seize on the threads of the snorkel tube
d
.
5.
Install the snorkel shaft into the gearcase. Using the
Snorkel Tool, tighten the snorkel tube until it is lightly
seated in the transmission housing.
Snorkel Tool:
PA-50231
