I just bought a 98 Polaris Trailblazer and when ever I turn or really get on it I am getting a noise like gears grinding. It also does it when I load it into my truck. I am guessing it is in the gear case. The chain will bounce a little when it does it but it doesn't slip. Also the axle appears to be straight. Not sure if I should attempt to pull the gear case and check it out. Is this a common problem? Anyone with any ideas is appreciated!!!

 

Could be the silent chain is stretched in the tranny, have to remove tranny to repair, a service manual spells out how to.

 

its not a hard job to do either. not much in that gear case.
since your going to be in it anyways i would suggest replacing the seals on the gearshafts too.

 

before u do that, look under ur swingarm and to the left of the bottom of the chain and there will be a piece of metal sticking out right there that is suppose to have a roller or something, if its not there than thats ur prob when ur chain tightens it will rub against that metal making it sound like a tranny or rearend prob.

 

Thanks guys for the advice, I will get started! Might be back here with more questions. Thanks!