2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 241Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 12Remove the left rear suspension and drive shaft from the vehicle as an assembly14Remove the through-bolt fastener retaining the upper Aarm to the bearing carrierPivot the wheel hub and bearing carrier down to remove the drive shaft
IMPORTANT: Take care not to stretch the brake line while removing the drive shaft13Remove the right rear wheelRemove the cotter pin, nut and washers retaining the drive shaft at the wheel hubNut 15Remove the drive shaft from the rear gearcase by pulling sharply16Remove the (4) through-bolts retaining the rear gearcase to the frame17Remove the vent line from the rear gearcaseCotter Pin Washers Vent Line