Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 95

ENGINE ENGINE
35. Apply Loctitet 609 to the pump shaft to help
secure the bearing. Press on a new bearing.
36. Warm the housing. Apply Loctitet to bearing
outer race. Slide housing securely onto shaft and
bearing.
Warm the Housing
WARNING
Wear appropriate safety gear
during this procedure. Heat resistant gloves,
Gear Boss
clothing and eyewear are required.
37. Remove thrust plate (U).
38. Remove PTO end engine mount.
crankcase bolts. Tap on the reinforced areas on
the cases using soft hammer. Carefully separate
the two crankcase halves.
Separate the
crankcase
halves
NOTE: Only remove the oil baffle if the baffle is
damaged. When removing the oil baffle bolts, use a
heat gun to heat the bolts and loosen the Loctitet.
This will prevent any possible damage to the bolts or
to the crankcase casting.
U
Remove
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