Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual page 110

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
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.
CAUTION
The flywheel contains powerful magnets. Use caution
when installing the stator cover.
DO NOT place fingers between cover and crankcase at
any time during the removal and installation process or
injury could result.
CAUTION
If the water pump drive shaft blade and slot in the crank
shaft are not in alignment during the installation
process, severe engine damage may result.
35. Install and torque the stator cover fasteners in
sequence to specification.
TORQUE
Stator Cover and Water Pump Cover:
9 ft-lbs (12 Nm)(Apply Loctite® 204™ to bolt
threads)
3.32
36. Measure the installed height of the new mechanical
seal as shown below. If not within specification,
remove and discard the mechanical seal and
properly install new mechanical seal as outlined in
this chapter.
MEASUREMENT
Mechanical Water Pump Seal Installed Height:
0.280 - 0.287" (7.2 +/- 0.1 mm)
37. Install the water pump impeller
threads
The water pump impeller
38. Install a new water pump cover gasket.
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. Finger Tight *LH
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uses reverse (LH) threads.
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