POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850 Clunking Hard Shifting
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Drive Clutch One-Way Bearing
The one-way bearing allows the drive belt to remain stationary while the engine idles. If this bearing seizes or develops internal friction, it continues to spin the belt and the transmission input shaft. This prevents the dog gears inside the gearbox from aligning smoothly, resulting in high shifting resistance and a loud clunk upon engagement.
SKU: 1520836
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4%
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Drive Belt, Heavy Duty
A belt that has been 'burned' or 'hourglassed' (narrowed in one section) will not sit correctly within the primary clutch sheaves at idle. The irregular geometry causes the belt to intermittently grab the spinning clutch faces, transferring torque to the transmission and making it difficult to move the shifter out of the gear gate.
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3%
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Primary Clutch Rebuild Kit
Worn clutch buttons or weighted rollers can cause the primary clutch to 'stick' in a slightly engaged position rather than returning to its full open-neutral state. This kit replaces the friction-reducing components that ensure the sheaves fully retract, relieving all pressure from the drive belt during stationary shifting.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Drive Clutch One-Way Bearing.
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