Polaris RZR 1000 transmission wont engage park - Quick repair

www.backboneadventures.com How to repair Polaris RZR 1000 or 900 when transmission park has a problem and does not engage. Sorry, I'm a little scatter brain in this video. It's been a few months since I've repaired one of these.
Part number is: 3235452. It's called the Pawl Dentent Roller. If you're shopping OEM parts on www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ it's under the 2023 RZR 1000 XP (any model) under Drive Train, MainGear Case Internals. It's item number 72. This part fits lots of models. Not sure it this link will work ior if you need to log in, but try it out: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/oe...

[@MA-wunjo]

Have a 17 RZR my neighbor came by today to figure out the issue. I came across this video, and it saved the day!

[@jlh276]

just a dang good vid. he teaches more by the small mistakes he corrects not to mention a good camera guy. Thanks gents!

[@Bansheegaming5150]

Just an fyi mine would only run In low on limp mode with no high at all. Park and other gears worked perfect. Changed it out it was broke. Ask of right now it works great. Thank you for the vedio. Mines a 2018 rzr 900

[@boblandry6721]

Yes very informative video. Saved me time and effort and money as well. THANKS!!!

[@Ms4570]

man you saved me a tone money wow great to the point video thank you

[@jetbikes1]

Great job man , I fixed my bike watching your video,,,, thanks

[@josecardzna5367]

Thanks for the information ill get started on this project

[@ryanhardymon6870]

Just done this fix on mine and the gear selection doesnt want act right now could it possibly be off one tooth on line up ? Otherwise it seems to shift like butter now

[@user-mn3qc9qg1h]

Hey if that spring is out when you pull the plate off like just falls out do you think it would cause the trans to make a stripping sound in reverse and stall machine in high ?

[@travjeep97]

so i tore mine apart but it was in park when i started not high. will that make a difference? having trouble getting back together. thanks in advance

[@dab1ou1n48]

If you don’t set that gear right with the 2 dots will it not read right on the screen? I’m having that problem now trying to diagnose if this is the problem. Park reads high and vice versa

[@joeproctor5276]

My shifter cable is extremely loose alot of slack in it. Its hard to get it to go into reverse but high is fine. Lo it will pop out if gear sometimes i got a 2012 900xp. Should i change the shifter cable ?

[@100roadsvirtualworlddesign8]

I can change gear but only with the engine off. Do you think this is a shifter problem or the clutch?

[@liquidforce51]

I’m currently doing this but I took case off and it has a white plastic washer inside. In which order does it go? I’m not sure if the person before me had it right.

[@ashleysanders1258]

That's great video! I have an RZR 1000 and it is in neutral and will not shift either way. I verified the front shifter linkage and the cable move freely but the rear linkage will not budge. Any ideas what is going on?

[@BackboneADV]

try disconnecting the shifter and the afterward inspect if it's a cable issue or internal machine issue.

[@scooterk1940]

Love the video! But my 2016 rzr 1000s has the opposite problem, can't find high gear, at all!!! I already changed the roller pawl, the shift shaft, the spring, the shifter sensor, the cable, did the adjustment on the cable all the way up and down, new shifter, and new primary clutch and secondary and still won't find high gear? Any thoughts?

[@BackboneADV]

It's gonna be more involved. Your high gear and potentially the engagement dog inside the transmission is shot. Where they engage together is probably rounded off. It's a common problem and consists of most of the transmission rebuilds I do. There is a video of me rebuilding one on KZbin. We show you how to take the trans out and how to break it down and rebuild it.

[@CSERepair]

My 4 seater recently just gave out on me, I’m really hoping this is the issue bc I am not going to Be happy if this things needs a new trans🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kckc496]

That new piece in their. That new piece in there. Dip S

[@northernhappiness7499]

Just looked up anything to helpe figure out why my 2018 new to me 1KTS will not engage into H gear. All other gears are working as normal. My question is..before I open the area you showed in tgis video im wondering is it possible that that roller is broken or ? If machine goes into all the other gears ok im assuming that the roller is possibly ok. Mmm..? .one last question: : since I got this bike Ive noticed how intense the engine clutch braking is and I mean its so bad the even w feathering brake and accelerator together it is very difficult to keep the bike from smoothly coming to a stop or just a slow down. Is this normal on these 2018 1k TS? Thanks

[@BackboneADV]

Yep, you have a couple major issues going on. First, the high gear inside your transmission and / or the engagement dog is worn. I've seen this quite often. You're going to need to replace those parts, which means you have to pull the transmission. Second, the main bearing in your primary clutch is shot. This means you will have to completely tear down your primary clutch. It's going to need buttons, washer, main bearing, and probably roller pins, and maybe even weighs. (I'd do a complete rebuild). You're looking at some serious coin if you have someone else do this work. Parts might only cost $500. But paying someone for the labor will set you back another $1500 to $2000. Sorry for the bad news. But hey, I'm not there to witness any of this myself, so get an in-person opinion from someone with knowledge on Polaris machines.

[@juancarlosmedinamendoza1810]

Hello friend, I just bought a 2014 Polaris XP 1000. I don't have much experience in this since it is my first RZR. Anyway, this Saturday I took it to the sand and it worked fine for a couple of hours. Then it just turned off and I turned it on again and I wanted to. put H and it turned off again it only turns on but it doesn't go as long as I want to make any change other than park or or neutral it turns off and the lever gets too hard basically it only turns on in P or N when I lower the lever it turns off and it sounds something ugly where here is the band thank you very much for your time I hope for an idea of ​​what the problem could be thanks in advance

[@BackboneADV]

You have a belt and clutch issue. It's not the transmission. Sounds pretty bad. Bad enough you're probably going to have to have the primary clutch rebuilt or buy a new one. For sure a belt. You might even have to have the secondary clutch looked at as well.

[@aviadhayregev353]

👍🏾

[@wolvie49er25]

I'm having an issue where the shifter is extremely stiff, and once I get it into high, I can't move it out of high. Actually need to put a wrench on the lever and pry it at the same time to get the shifter out of high. Any idea what that may be, the temps are in the plus now so It isn't an icing issue anymore like I thought it might have been originally up here in northern ontario. Any incite would be very appreciated. Cheers

[@larissalopez9131]

Same here 🙋

[@wolvie49er25]

@@larissalopez9131 Hey, so I had to disassemble where the shifter goes into the transmission. The shaft was just corroded from water getting in I'm guessing. So follow this video, and just clean up the shaft, mine shifts amazing now, just make sure when you put the black plastic cap on "shift sensor", you put it on the right way, there is a tab. That's what my issue was. Good luck

[@BackboneADV]

@@wolvie49er25 Great advice.

[@ryanwilson7415]

Same issue, very hard to move shifter through gears… going to watch a couple times and do this (in a clean environment!!!)

[@garyruss929]

What’s that whole assembly called? I’ve taken mine apart as it was stuck in high but it still feels somewhat stiff. I’d like to order the whole assembly as I damaged mine a bit Thanks

[@BackboneADV]

Part number is: 3235452. It's called the Pawl Dentent Roller

[@newerafan3972]

What is that fluid that came out of the enclosure when you opened it up to pull the pawl roller out? Is that supposed to be in there? What type of sealant did you use to close it all back up?

[@BackboneADV]

It's just tranny fluid. It is supposed to be there. I use black oil resistant RTV gasket maker.

[@ryanwilson7415]

So how does the tranny fluid get in it? Is there a 1 way check valve that lets a little in? Or do u pour some in before u put it back together??? What’s the name of that main part and or the little parts u used. Can’t find them. Thanks!

[@BackboneADV]

@@ryanwilson7415 There's a hole passing through to the gear box. So, no need to put oil in it there.

[@robeaves1745]

I’m looking at a 2012 Polaris rzr 800 the current owner said it will only go in reverse but won’t go forward what will the problem be

[@BackboneADV]

It has major transmission issues. Your talking engagement dogs and the low and high gear. If it's that bad off, you probably have bearings that need replaced. I'd bet you're looking at around $400 to $500 in parts. The labor of taking that trans out, fixing it, and reinstalling it is the hard part. For me, it's a half day to get it out, half day to fix, and another half day to reinstall. I like to take lots of breaks though LOL.

[@martinmartin3150]

Probably the same for reverse? Everything else works fine not grinding !

[@KodyMilhorn]

What is that piece called

[@tjreynolds6960]

Would this be a reason why my buddy's 800 is stuck in park? I'm gonna be working on it soon and any insight would help

[@BackboneADV]

Before you take the transmission out, disconnect the shift cable and make sure that isn't the problem. If it's working good, move on to the shifting parts like I've shown in this video. If nothing is broken inside, you're gonna have to get inside the transmission.

[@BackboneADV]

Read the comment below. Some guys are finding rusted parts and that could cause your problem.

[@tjreynolds6960]

Thanks for your help hoping its one on the first two steps

[@mariocruz9879]

what is this part called?

[@jonathansanders2744]

What that piece called.

[@neilhightower2270]

Do ya have the part number

[@dutchb6863]

Could you please send me part# for that? having a hard time finding that particular part thanks 'good vid'

[@BackboneADV]

3235452 Polaris calls it the Subassembly, Paul, detent, roller. This part number works for 2 or 4 seat 1000 XP

[@BackboneADV]

Sorry, "pawl"

[@dutchb6863]

Thanks 👍 you're awesome

[@alejandrodelgado-garcia8934]

Should this be the same issue why my 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 crew won’t engage in park everything else works but won’t engage in park

[@BackboneADV]

Yours has a transmission much like the RZR. I'd say yes, this could be your issue and would be best and easiest thing to check. If not, it's going to be the park locking ring gear inside the case. However, after years of rebuilding these transmissions, I've never seen that ring go bad or even wear significantly. 99.9% chance this is your issue.

[@PRRROD]

My Polaris 1000 only wears out the rear tire. Copilot... Do you know why?

[@BackboneADV]

Could be a number of reasons. 1. If you have it in 2 wheel drive more often than not. 2. The bulk of the weight is in the rear of the machine. 3. The torque can be a little stronger in the rear because it's direct drive from the transmission. The front wheels are connected to a drive shaft that then connects to a small differential. 4. Are you drifting around corners and / or doing donuts? Sliding the rear of the machine will put more wear on the rear tires.

[@simonfinney3240]

What is the name of that part

[@slushman943]

I have a 2019 1000xp that is poping out of high when letting off gas at high speed have you ever ran into this issue. All shift dogs have be replaced

[@BackboneADV]

If the engagement dogs were replaced due to wear, the gears would have been worn as well. In fact, those gear engagement shoulders on the gears wear faster than the engagement dogs. You could also be looking at a stretched shift cable. It just might need to be adjusted or replaced. I have had to do a few of those.

[@slushman943]

Removing the shift cable and and manually putting it in gear should eliminate cable issue and tell me if it is transmission issue right ?

[@BackboneADV]

@@slushman943 Yep, great idea.

[@slushman943]

Thank you

[@Egoaguirre]

Hello, my Polaris 1000 xp 2014 will change cable speed sensor of the gears I would like to q you number part of what you changed and thank you for your response, greetings from Peru.

[@gurglezit]

I second this^ do you have the Rocky Mountain Atv Mc part number?

[@juancarlosmedinamendoza1810]

@@gurglezit Hello friend, I just bought a 2014 Polaris XP 1000. I don't have much experience in this since it is my first RZR. Anyway, this Saturday I took it to the sand and it worked fine for a couple of hours. Then it just turned off and I turned it on again and I wanted to. put H and it turned off again it only turns on but it doesn't go as long as I want to make any change other than park or or neutral it turns off and the lever gets too hard basically it only turns on in P or N when I lower the lever it turns off and it sounds something ugly where here is the band thank you very much for your time I hope for an idea of ​​what the problem could be thanks in advance

[@Crider-ih2ir]

Has anyone came up with a part ### for this? Looking up park break lever thingy doesn't come up with much.

[@BackboneADV]

Part number is: 3235452. It's called the Pawl Dentent Roller

[@Crider-ih2ir]

@@BackboneADV thanks I'm pretty sure this is part of my problem.. I put it in park can grab buggy and roll it by hand makes a ratchet sound in rear

[@josecontreras7634]

What’s the name of the part

[@jerrysmith5590]

What’s the name of the part

[@diegobertoalmonte5869]

My Polaris xp 1000 2014, only shows low gear. Even if I go all the way back into high gear only shows low gear on screen. I’ve been driving on low gear lately. Sometimes it takes high gear, could this be my problem?

[@BackboneADV]

Does it actually go into high gear physically? You could have a sensor issues or the shift cable is out of wack, but no, it's not going to be the part I'm talking about in this video.

[@diegobertoalmonte5869]

@@BackboneADV I haven’t tried that. And yeah basically almost everyone have told me the same. It’s the sensor anyway thanks man.