2010 Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual, Page 254Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE Gearcase Removal (TOURING Models)
1234Position the vehicle on level surface, remove the passenger seat and driver's seatRemove the (6) T40 Torx-headed screws retaining the rear skid plate and remove the skid plate from the frameDrain the rear gearcase lubricant (see Chapter 2)Elevate rear of vehicle and safely support machine under the frame areaUpper Shock Mount Linkage Retaining Nut
Remove the top retaining nut from each stabilizer bar linkage and rotate the stabilizer bar back out of the way