Stator Removal - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

8. By hand, lightly press the flywheel inward while
rotating the freewheel gear counter clock-wise. Fully
install the flywheel until seated on the crankshaft
taper.
9. Install the flywheel washer.
10. Hold flywheel with commercially available strap
wrench.
e
11. Torque new flywheel nut
TORQUE
Flywheel Retaining Nut:
133 ft-lbs (180 Nm)Torque to specification, back of
180 degrees, retorque to specification.
12. Install starter idler gear and shaft.
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STATOR REMOVAL

1. Remove the stator cover as outlined in the "Water
2. Remove and discard the stator cover gasket.
to specification.
3. Remove the 3 bolts (C) that secure the stator to the
4. Remove the 2 bolts that secure the stator wire
5. Remove the stator (E) from the stator cover.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
NOTE
Test stator wire continuity before removing it from the
housing.
Pump Mechanical Seal / Oil Seal Replacement"
procedure" in this chapter.
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.
CAUTION
Be sure engine coolant does not contaminate the
engine oil during stator cover service.
stator cover.
routing bracket (D) to the stator cover.
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