Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual page 242

Water Pump Mechanical Seal Removal - Engine Installed, Cont.
3. Insert the puller legs between the water pump drive
shaft and the remaining portion of the mechanical seal.
Attach the puller legs to the main puller body. Ill. 3
4. Ensure that the split between the puller legs is fully sup-
ported by the main body of the tool (Ill 4).
5. Tighten the hex socket screws on the puller legs suffi-
ciently so the lip of the puller legs will grasp the me-
chanical seal. Ill. 5
6. Turn the puller T-Handle clockwise until it contacts the
water pump shaft. Continue rotating until the remaining
portion of mechanical seal has been removed from the
cases. Ill. 6 Pump shaft oil seal can also be replaced
at this time if necessary.
7. Special tool (PN 5131135) is required to install the new
mechanical seal. This tool is available separately and
it is also included in the Crankshaft/Water Pump Seal
Installation Kit (PN 2871283).
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Ill. 3
Ill. 4
Puller Legs
Ill. 5
Ill. 6
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EH50PL Engine
Puller Legs
Position the split
90° to opening
on main puller
body
Hex Socket Screws
Lip must grasp inside
of mechanical seal.
ENGINE
Main puller
body
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