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TRANSMISSION
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Transmission Assembly
1. Assemble the reverse shaft assembly and input shaft
assembly if previously disassembled (see
illustrations).
2. Inspect the shift drum for any damage or wear. Inspect
th
e splines of the shift drum. Replace the O-ring on the
end of the shift drum and lubricate it before assembly.
3. Stretch the silent chain on a flat surface and measure
th
e length of 8 pitches in a minimum of three places
on the chain. Replace the chain if the measurement
is longer than the service limit.
4. The shift drum, reverse shaft, input
shaft, shift fork rail
and output gear assembly must be installed at the
same time to properly align all components.
Silent Chain Service Limit (8 pitch):
3.090” (7.849 cm)
Reverse Shaft
Input Shaft
Shift Fork Rail