2005-2007 Polaris Ranger 500 service manual, Page 255Get this manual
TRANSMISSION 16Carefully install the shaft assembly and gear cluster as unit into their respective bearing case recessesTap with soft face hammer to seat shaft assemblies20Lift the shift rail slightly and rotate the railfork assembly so it meshes with the tracks on the shift drumBe sure the wave springs are properly in place and that the shift rail is seated into the pocket on the backside of the case
17Position the shift forks up and so the pins point toward the o'clock position, before installing the shift drum assembly
21Install the helical gear and bearing onto the pinion shaft22Clean the mating surfaces of the case and coverApply Crankcase Sealant (PN 2871557) to the mating surfacesBe sure the locating pins (knock pipes) are in placeReinstall cover and torque bolts in criss-cross pattern in steps to 27-34 ftlbs(37-46 Nm)23Reinstall the mounting bracket if previously removed