Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 93

ENGINE ENGINE
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Water/Oil Pump Removal/Disassembly
26. Rotate the water/oil pump gear (S), so that all four
bolts are visible though the gear. Remove the four
bolts with a hex wrench. Pull out the pump.
S
27. Inspect the oil pump rotors for wear. Mark the
rotors with a white pen to ensure upon
reassembly that the correct sides of the rotors are
installed and mesh with the same edges as
previously installed.
NOTE: If replacing the old rotors, new replacement
rotors will fit into the old oil/water pump housing.
28. Remove the oil pressure relief. The oil pressure
relief consists of a bolt, washer, spring, and valve
(dowel). Inspect the the valve (dowel) for signs of
possible obstructions. Use compressed air to
blow out any debris.
29. Reinstall the valve (dowel tapered end first).
Install the spring, washer, and bolt. Torque the
bolt to 20--24 ft. lbs. (27--33 Nm).
Mark Rotors
.
20--24 ft.lbs
(27--33 Nm)
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