2008 Polaris Sportsman 700/800/700 X2 EFI Service Manual, Page 246Get this manual
SPORTSMAN TRANSMISSION 4Remove the five bolts that secure the coverRemove the detent spring (B)NOTE: It may be helpful to place mark just above the keyed splineNote the raised edge on the detent gear for reassembly7Remove the shift shaft and detent leverMark the detent gear (C) with white penRemove the detent gear from the caseNote the timing marks on the shift gearsRemove the shift gears from the case