Clutch Disassembly - Polaris RANGER ETX 2015 Owner's Manual

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CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY

1. Using a permanent marker, mark the cover, spider,

and moveable and stationary sheaves for reference,

as the cast in X's may not have been in alignment

before disassembly.

2. Mark the stationary sheave and clutch shaft to verify

the shaft has not turned in the sheave after

tightening the spider during clutch assembly.

3. Remove the (6) cover bolts evenly in a cross pattern

and remove cover plate.

4. Inspect cover bushing

. The outer cover bushing is

manufactured with a Teflon coating. Wear is

determined by the amount of Teflon remaining on the

Cover Bushing Inspection:

Replace the cover bushing if more brass than Teflon is

visible on the bushing. Refer to bushing replacement in

this chapter.

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5. Remove and inspect the clutch spring. See "Drive

Clutch Spring Specifications" for spring inspection.

6. Remove the limiter spacer

Replace if excessive wear is evident.

7. Inspect area on shaft

wear, galling, nicks, or scratches. Replace clutch

assembly if worn or damaged.

DO NOT reassemble the drive clutch without the limiter

. Belt life will be greatly reduced.

and inspect for wear.

where bushing rides for

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