Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Lower End; Crankcase Disassembly; Flywheel / Stator Housing Removal - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION -

The engine top end, starter motor, stator cover, starter

drive, flywheel, stator, cam chain, oil pump and

sprockets can be serviced with the engine installed in

the vehicle.

1. Remove the stator cover as outlined in the "Water

Pump Mechanical Seal / Oil Seal Replacement"

procedure" in this chapter.

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

Be sure engine coolant does not contaminate the

engine oil during stator cover service.

2. Remove starter drive gear and shaft

teeth for damage. Inspect fit of shaft inside gear and

replace gear assembly if clearance is excessive.

Inspect shaft and shaft bearing surfaces in case and

stator housing for wear.

3. Hold flywheel with a commercially available strap

wrench and remove flywheel nut and washer.

Discard the flywheel nut and replace for assembly.

The flywheel nut has standard rotation (right hand)

. Inspect gear

4. Back the center screw of flywheel puller completely

out and screw puller onto flywheel completely.

Flywheel Puller: PA-49316

5. Tighten center bolt of tool and remove flywheel.

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