Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual page 182

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
7. Raise and safely support the vehicle. Remove the
right rear wheel.
8. Disconnect the stator wire connector and cut the tie
strap securing the wiring to the front engine mount
bracket.
9. Remove the CPS sensor from the stator cover on the
right-hand side of the engine. Inspect CPS O-ring
and replace if needed.
10. Remove the eight bolts
cover to the stator cover.
11. Remove the water pump cover
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cover gasket . Discard the water pump gasket.
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and water pump
12. Remove the water pump impeller
NOTICE
The water pump impeller uses reverse (left) threads.
13. Remove the oil dipstick
14. Remove the 13 bolts
the engine.
15. If needed, install the stator cover removal handle tool
(PA-49317) to the water pump cover bolt holes to aid
in stator cover removal.
The flywheel contains powerful magnets. Use caution
when removing the stator cover.
DO NOT place fingers between cover and crankcase at
any time during the removal process or injury could
16. Remove and discard the stator cover gasket.
Be sure engine coolant does not contaminate the
engine oil during stator cover service.
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