2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 232Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
1Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine under the frame area5Remove the rear wheel hub assembly
Serious injury may result if machine tips or fallsBe sure machine is secure before beginning this service procedureAlways wear eye protection23Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the rear wheelRemove the cotter pin and loosen the rear wheel hub castle nutRemove the nut, and (2) cone washers from the rear wheel hub assemblyRemove the bolt that attaches the upper A-arm to the rear bearing carrier