Water Pump Mechanical Seal Replacement - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

Water Pump Mechanical Seal Replacement

Perform the "Water Pump Impeller Removal" procedure.
1. Disconnect the stator and CPS wire harnesses.
Stator
2. Remove the (8) stator cover screws.
3. Carefully remove the stator cover taking care not to damage
the plastic coolant pipe.
CAUTION
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 result.
4. Remove the CPS, stator wire guide, and stator from the
cover.
5. Support the stator cover by the stator mounting boss, using
an aluminum or PVC pipe section or other suitable support
block (C) positioned inside the stator housing as shown.
Do not attempt to press water pump shaft out of stator
housing without first supporting the cover by the stator
boss, or cover may be damaged.
CPS
6. Press shaft down until flush with end of mechanical seal or
until the seal spring starts to compress.
7. Select a suitable arbor (D) and press the shaft through the
seal until the shaft assembly is removed.
COOLING SYSTEM
C
D
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