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FINAL DRIVE

9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual

3. Turn the screw in until it is lightly seated, then turn the

screw out 1/4 turn.

4. Set the gearcase upright. Rotate the input shaft at

ast 4 times. This ensures the ring gear completes

one full rotation.

5. If a tight spot is felt during rotation, loosen the

acklash screw another 1/8 turn. Perform the step 16

again. Repeat this procedure until the pinion shaft

rotates smoothly 4 times (1 revolution of ring gear).

FRONT DRIVE (CV) SHAFT

Inspection

Check the front and rear driveshaft CV boots for any tears

or leaking grease. If the driveshaft boot loses all grease,

CV joint failure will occur.

Removal

1. Set the ATV in park. Remove hub dust cap (if

equipped).

2. Remove cotter pin.

3. Loosen - but do not remove - the hub retaining nut.

4. Loosen - but do not remove - the wheel nuts.

5. Safely lift and support the front of the ATV.

6. Remove wheel.

CAUTION

Serious injury could occur if machine tips or falls.

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