Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 104

NOTE: Install the crankshaft seal (P) with the seal lip
facing out (towards the crankcase).
Seal lip goes towards the crankcase.
29. Once the crankshaft seal is installed into the gear/
stator housing cover, set the direction of the paper
lip by sliding the Main Crankshaft Seal Saver
(PA- -45658) into the crankshaft seal from the
rubber lipped side to the paper lip side.(Back to
Front) Remove the tool.
Important: Set
the direction of
the paper seal lip
30. Carefully install the tapered end of the
Crankshaft Seal Protection Tool (PA- -45658)
through the paper side of the crankshaft seal.
(Back to Front) Leave the seal protector installed
in the crankshaft seal. Check the crankshaft seal
lips to verify they have not been rolled or
damaged.
3.52
P
31. Before installing the gear/stator housing cover,
PA- -45658
32. Install the new gasket to the gear/stator housing
install the Water Pump Seal Saver (PA- -45401)
onto the water pump shaft.
PA- -45401
cover and crankcase. With the tools installed,
carefully place the gear/stator housing cover over
the protection tools. NOTE: New gasket is not
shown in the picture.
ENGINE ENGINE
(PA- -45658)