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9923523 - 2012 RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
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Snorkel Gear Backlash Procedure
1. Reassemble the snor kel tube and snorkel sh aft
assembly by reversing th e dis assembly procedure
(see “Snorkel Shaft Removal / Disassembly”).
2. After the 13T gear and bearing are pressed onto the
snorkel shaf
t (flush to the shoulder), install the washer
and new retaining ring.
3. Press the gear back towards the retaining ring. Avoid
ex
cessive force so the retaining ring is not damaged
or pre-stressed significantly.
IMPORTANT: Failure to press the gear back against
the washer and retai
ning ring w ill l ead 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.
5. Install the snorkel shaft into the gearcase. Using the
Sn
orkel Tool (PA-50231), tighten the snorkel tube until
it is lightly seated in the transmission housing.
6. Inspect the pinion shaft assembly. Replace bearings
if
needed. Inspect e ach g ear for d amage, chips or
abnormally worn teeth.
NOTE: If pinion shaft was disas
sembled, the bearing
cover must be installed on the shaft before installing
the 46T gear.
Seal
Shim
Retaining
Ring
Retaining
Ring
Shim
Bearing
Snorkel
Tube
Snorkel
Shaft
13T
Gear
Bearing
Washer
Retaining
Ring