2005 Polaris Sportsman 400/500 Service Manual, Page 202Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE
Cover Bolts Torque 14 ftlbs(19 Nm) 13Install new seals into the gearcase housing and gearcase housing cover
Back Lash Pad (Thrust Pad) Adjustment
14Lay the gearcase on the side with the output cover facing up15The backlash screw is loctited into placeUse heat gun to lightly heat up the loctite on the screw (1)Photo for reference only!