2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 217Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE Gearcase Removal
1Stop engine and place gear selector in Park7Remove the cotter pin and nut from each tie rod end at the steering post frog
Serious injury may result if machine tips or fallsBe sure machine is secure before beginning this service procedureAlways wear eye protection234Remove both front drive shafts from the front gearcase (see "FRONT DRIVE SHAFTRemoval")Remove the front propshaft from the front gearcase input shaft (see "FRONT PROPSHAFTRemoval")Disconnect the wire harness above the front gearcase and remove the plastic tie strap retaining the wires to the frame8
Cotter Pin Nut
Rod End Remove the (2) bolts retaining the lower steering post bracket to the front gearcaseRemove