Polaris Sportsman 700 - Page 191

FINAL DRIVE
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10. Remove the spacer washer (D), armature plate
(E), and rubber O--ring from the output cover.
D
E
O--ring
11. Inspect the armature plate (E) for a consistent
wear pattern. Uneven wear of the armature plate
(E) indicates a warped plate, which may cause
intermittent operation. NOTE: See “FRONT
GEARCASE DIAGNOSIS” later in this chapter for
more details.
E
12. Remove the output hub (G) from the cover.
Remove the thrust bearing (F) from the output
hub (G). Inspect the thrust bearing (F) and the
dowel (H).
G
F
H
13. Inspect the magnetic coil (I) in the output housing.
NOTE: See “FRONT GEARCASE DIAGNOSIS”
later in this chapter for more details on the coil.
14. Inspect the back lash pad (J) for excessive wear.
NOTE: The backlash for the centralized hilliard is set
at the factory. No readjustment is required.
I
J
15. Remove the other output hub (K) from the main
gearcase. Inspect the inner bearing (L) for wear.
If there is excessive wear, replace bearing as
needed.