2005 Polaris Sportsman 400/500 Service Manual, Page 193Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE
FRONT PROP SHAFT REMOVAL
1Using Roll Pin Removal Tool (PN 2872608), remove the roll pin from prop shaft at rear of housingSlide prop shaft back and away from front housingPull sharply forward to remove from transmission shaft
NOTE: If yoke or bearing is removed, cross bearing must be replacedNote orientation of grease fitting and mark inner and outer yoke for correct re-positioning during installation
2Support inner yoke as shown and drive outer yoke down (bearing cap out) with soft face hammer