Starter Bendix Removal/Inspection - Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual

ENGINE
STARTER DRIVE/BENDIX
REMOVAL/INSPECTION
1. Remove stator housing bolts and remove
housing.
2. Remove the flywheel nut and washer. Install
Flywheel Puller (PN 2871043) and remove
flywheel. CAUTION: Do not thread the puller
bolts into the flywheel more than 1/4" or stator
coils may be damaged.
3. Remove starter bendix assembly (A). Note the
thrust washers located on both sides of the
bendix.
B
4. Inspect the thrust washer for wear or damage and
replace if necessary.
5. After the bendix is removed, tap on the starter
assembly with a soft faced mallet to loosen the
starter from the crankcase.
6. Inspect gear teeth on starter drive (B). Replace
starter drive if gear teeth are cracked, worn, or
broken.
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B
7. Inspect the bendix bushing (C) in the mag cover
for wear. Replace as needed.
C