Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual page 107

11. Remove the water pump cover
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cover gasket . Discard the water pump gasket.
12. Remove the water pump impeller
NOTE
The water pump impeller uses reverse (left) threads.
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13. Remove the oil dipstick
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14. Remove the 13 bolts securing the stator cover to
the engine.
15. If needed, install the stator cover removal handle tool
(PA-49317) to the water pump cover bolt holes to aid
in stator cover removal.
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.
16. Remove and discard the stator cover gasket.
CAUTION
Be sure engine coolant does not contaminate the
engine oil during stator cover service.
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17. Bring the stator cover assembly to a clean work
bench.
18. Using a brass drift, remove the water pump drive
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shaft . Be sure not to damage the threads. Inspect
shaft for wear or damage, replace if necessary.
19. Extract the mechanical seal
from the stator cover.
20. Press out the water pump drive shaft bearing
the stator cover. Discard bearing and replace with
new.
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