I am in the process of replacing the chains in my sportsman 500 trany. I have the trany out of the bike, but am have a problem getting the hub (the hub with the Rubber boots) that attaches the trany and A arm shaft out.
Does anyone know if this just comes out by hammer with a little force or unscrews? Any help would be appreciated.


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If your talking about drive shafts,they just pull out,sometimes have to jerk hard while some one hold trans. Usually very durable transmission!

 

The piece that I am referring to I believe is This one.. Part Number 8. It is connected to the Transmission. In order to split the casing I need to get this off.

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Yes this what I was referring to,MUST be pulled hard to get plunging joint out of gearcase! Part # 9,the circlip is what retains shaft in trans case,sometimes if rusty or never been pulled,have to use penetrant,heat and STILL get mad and JERK HARD! Good luck

 

Thanks, I have beating on it pretty good. I am afraid of breaking the casing. Any suggesting on what I should be using? Right now using crowbar and a Hammer. Its Never been open.

 

JUST use penetrating oil and heat,may have to do several times,if have access to slide hammer can help persuade. I use prybars myself at times along with a SECOND person. Frustrating at times BUT eventually will come out! Good luck

 

Thank you for you help!! Off to see if I can get it off..

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Thanks, that did the trick. got er all apart now, had to replace the Small chain in the front of the Trans, as it was stretched a little, causing the 4 wheeler to Jerk when you are going slow. Probably would have lasted another 4k miles, But was afraid that I would get caught out in the woods and it would snap. Also changing a couple Bearings while I am in the as they sounded like they need replacing. Anything else you would recommend while I have it open? All the gears look good.

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I WOULD replace both chains! That is if there is slack on the other one. DOUBLE check for ANY wear marks on shift forks or sliding gears,ESPECIALLY forward/reverse shift fork,this is the main one that wears,not low range. Good luck

 

penetrate get mad, hot and jerk hard! you heard the man