Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual page 128

ENGINE
Disassembly/Inspection - Polaris Engines
Remove thrust spring and plastic bushing from
starter drive bushing in cover. Replace spring and
bushing if worn.
Remove flywheel nut and washer using flywheel
holder tool. Install puller and remove flywheel.
Inspect flywheel key and keyway in flywheel for
damage.
Do not thread the puller bolts into the flywheel more than
3/8" (.95 cm) or stator damage may result. Do not tighten
the flywheel puller against the magnet holder screws or
damage to the screws or magnet holder may result.
10 . Remove starter drive. A thrust washer is located on
each end. Inspect gear teeth for wear, cracks or
damage. Hold drive body and rotate drive gear to
check operation of drive assembly. The drive gear
must slide smoothly outward without binding.
Inspect bushing in starter housing as outlined for
cover bushing on page 4.16.
11 . Remove bolt and alien screw from wiring harness
grommet. Remove 3 alien screws that retain stator
assembly. Remove stator assembly.
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