Spider Removal - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

5. Inspect area on shaft where bushing rides for wear, galling,
nicks, or scratches. Replace clutch assembly if worn or
damaged.
6. Remove and inspect the clutch spring. See "Drive Clutch
Spring Specifications" for spring inspection.

Spider Removal

1. Remove the limiter spacer from the shaft.
2. Install clutch in holding fixture (PN 2871358-A).
NOTE: This updated holding fixture is required to fit
the new drive clutch with a curved rib design.
2871358-A
3. Loosen the spider (clockwise) using Clutch Spider
Removal Tool (PN 2870341).
IMPORTANT: The clutch shaft has left-hand threads.
Be sure to turn the Spider Removal Tool in a clockwise
direction to remove.
2870341
Image is for
reference only.
Actual holding
fixture looks
different than
what is shown.
NOTE: It is important that the same number and
thickness of washers are reinstalled beneath the
spider during assembly. Be sure to note the number
and thickness of these washers.
Inspect Shaft
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection
4.
CLUTCHING (PVT)
To maintain proper clutch balance and
belt-to-sheave clearance, be sure to
reinstall original quantity and thickness
washers.
Inspect the Teflon™ coating on the moveable sheave
bushing.
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection:
Replace the cover bushing if more brass
than Teflon is visible on the bushing.
Refer to bushing replacement
in this chapter.
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TM
Teflon
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