The rear wheel on my 02 400 sportsman has some play in it. While sitting still, you can jiggle the rear wheel a little. Is this normal, or is something wrong?

 

the bearing and seals might have went in your carrier. thats what mine did when my bearing tore apart for some reason.

 

Think that your bearing are starting to go. I had the same problem, but I didn't know what is wrong at that time and I just ignore it. Well, I ignore it for 2 trail rides after I notice it and the bearings and seals blew apart and damage the carrier too. So, I would replace the seals and bearings as soon as possible before you damage the carrier. But when you take the bearings out check your carrier for damage. I don't think it damage the carrier if it's a little play, but I would check it any ways since the rear end is apart.

 

Thanks for the advice guys, might save me lots of $$$.

 

yep

get em done before the next ride