Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual page 185

31. Align the water pump drive shaft blade as shown
below.
32. Apply a small amount of crankcase sealant to the
g
area indicated below .
REF. DESCRIPTION
h Crankshaft
j Driveshaft
k Mechanical Seal
l Impeller
33. If needed, install the stator cover removal handles
tool PA-49317 to the water cover bolt holes to aid in
stator cover installation.
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34. While installing the stator cover to the engine, slightly
rotate the water pump impeller to verify the
crankshaft slot and the water pump drive shaft blade
are properly engaged. Verify the stator cover is
laying flat on the engine case.
The flywheel contains powerful magnets. Use caution
DO NOT place fingers between cover and crankcase at
any time during the removal and installation process or
If the water pump drive shaft blade and slot in the crank
35. Install and torque the stator cover fasteners in
NOTES
sequence to specification.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION
when installing the stator cover.
injury could result.
CAUTION
shaft are not in alignment during the installation
process, severe engine damage may result.
TORQUE
Stator Cover and Water Pump Cover:
9 ft-lbs (12 Nm)(Apply Loctite® 204™ to bolt
threads)
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