2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 275Get this manual
TRANSMISSION Torque Specifications
COMPONENT Transmission Case Bolts Bell Crank Nut Transmission FillDrain Plug TransMounting Bolts Gear Sector Cover Oil Deflector Screws Snorkel Torx Screw Bearing Cover Carrier Cover Shift Fort Retainer Screws Park Plate FTLBS(IN.LBS 25-30 12-18 20-25 40 8-12 (20-30) 8-12 8-12 23-27 8-12 8-12 NM 36-43 17-26 29-36 57 11-17 2-3.6 11-17 11-17 33-39 11-17 11-17
Transmission Removal
1234Place vehicle in "park"Raise and securely support rear of ATV at the frameRemove both rear wheelsDrain transmission lubricant (if required)Remove seat, both side panels, both rear cab quarter panels and both footwells as requiredSee Chapter 5Disconnect the differential, speed sensor and gear selection switch connectors from the transmission (as required depending on model)Disconnect transmission vent line (A)Special Tools
PART NUMBER 2871695 (Part of 2871702 Kit) 2871698 (Part of 2871702 Kit) 2871699 (Part of 2871702 Kit) 2871282 TOOL DESCRIPTION Backlash Setting Tool Rear Output Seal Driver Rear Driveshaft Seal Guide Bearing Seal Driver (50 mm) 6Disconnect shift rod end (B) from transmission bellcrank (C)