2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 240Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE REAR GEARCASE
Gearcase Removal
1234Position the vehicle on level surface and remove the seatDrain the rear gearcase lubricant (see Chapter 2)Remove the rear cab (see Chapter 9)Remove the left rear wheel, lower left-hand frame support and outer PVT cover (see Chapter "DRIVE BELTBelt Removal")Remove the (4) bolts retaining the rear propshaft to the rear gearcase input shaft9Remove the upper shock mounts from each side10Remove the brake line retainer and left rear brake caliperDo not hang the brake caliper by the brake lineUse mechanics wire to hang the caliper to prevent from damaging the brake line11Remove the (4) through-bolt fasteners retaining the left rear upper and lower A-arms to the frameSlide the shaft towards the transmission and pivot the propshaft downSlide the propshaft off the transmission output shaft and out from the vehicleRemove the PVT outlet duct, driven clutch, drive clutch and inner PVT cover (see Chapter "PVT SYSTEM SERVICEDisassembly")Remove the top retaining nut from each stabilizer bar linkage and rotate the stabilizer bar back out of the way8