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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
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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
b
earings if needed. Inspect each gear for damage,
chips or abnormal worn teeth.
5. Install the output gear assembly. Be sure to properly
m
esh the snorkel shaft bevel gear with the output
bevel gear.
6. Install the 4 torx screws (A) that secure the output gear
ass
embly. Torque the screws to specification.
7. Tighten the snorkel tube until it is
lightly seated using
the snorkel tool (PA-50231). Turn the output shaft to
prevent binding while tightening the snorkel tube.
Make sure the snorkel shaft gear and output bevel
gear have ‘zero’ lash.
NOTE: It is important to have zero lash between the
o
utput gear and the snorkel shaft gear. If there is
binding or excess lash, tighten or loosen the snorkel
shaft until there is zero lash.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the snorkel tube.
Gea
rs should rotate freely without binding.
8. Look down into the gearcase at the snorkel locking
scre
w hole opening to reference your starting point.
Output Gear Retaining Screws:
8-12 ft. lbs. (11-16 Nm)