2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 284Get this manual

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 284

TRANSMISSION 10Remove all cover boltsUsing suitable pry tools, remove the cover using the designated pry pointsTap cover with soft face hammer to removeThe pry points are indicated by the white arrows in the photo belowPry points 12Remove the cam chain tensioner spring (14)Slide the cam chain tensioner shoe (15), pins (16), and cam chain tensioner cam (17) from the assembly