Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual page 240

CLUTCHING
NOTE: Bushings are installed at the factory using
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Loctite . In order to remove bushings it will be
necessary to apply heat evenly to the area around
each bushing. Clean all residual Loctite
bushing bore prior to installing new bushing.
Clutch components will be hot! In order to avoid
serious burns, wear insulated gloves during the
removal process.
Moveable Sheave - Bushing Removal
1. Remove clutch as outlined previously in this chapter.
2. Install handle end of the Piston Pin Puller (PN
2870386) securely into bench vise and lightly grease
puller threads.
Piston Pin Puller (PN 2870386)
3. Remove nut from puller rod and set aside.
Piston Pin Puller
(PN 2870386)
4. Install puller adapter (Item 10 from kit PN 2871226).
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CAUTION
Main Puller Adaptor (#8)
(PN 5020632)
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5. Install main adapter (Item D) onto puller.
Puller Tool (A,B)
Side "A" toward
from
sheave
Main
Adapter (D)
6. With towers pointing toward the vise, slide sheave
onto puller rod.
7. Install removal tool (Item A, B) into center of sheave
with "A side" toward sheave.
NOTE: Use Bushing Tool PA-47336.
8. Install nut (C) onto end of puller rod and hand tighten.
Turn puller barrel to increase tension on sheave if
needed. Using a hand held propane torch, apply heat
around outside of bushing until tiny smoke tailings
appear.
9. Turn sheave counterclockwise on puller rod until it
comes free. Lift sheave off puller.
10. Remove nut from puller rod and set aside.
11. Pull bushing removal tool and adapter from puller rod.
Remove bushing from tool and discard.
Drive Clutch Bushing Installation
1. Place main adapter (Item 8) on puller.
Puller Tool (A,B)
Side "A" toward
sheave
Bushing
Main Adapter
(8)
Nut (C)
Puller
Adapter (10)
Piston Pin
Puller
Nut (C)
Piston Pin
Puller