Spider Removal - Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003 Service Manual

DRIVE CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY CONT'D
2. Remove cover bolts evenly in a cross pattern and
remove cover plate.
3. Inspect cover bushing (A).
bushing is manufactured with a Teflont coating.
Wear is determined by the amount of Teflonä
remaining on the bushing.
Cover Bushing inspection
Cover Bushing Inspection:
Replace the cover bushing if more
brass than Teflont is visible on the
bushing. Refer to bushing replace-
ment in this chapter.
4. Inspect area on shaft where bushing rides for
wear, galling, nicks, or scratches. Replace clutch
assembly if worn or damaged.
5. Remove and inspect spring. (See Page 6.8)
The outer cover
A
Inspect shaft

SPIDER REMOVAL

1. Remove the limiter nut using the Clutch Spider
Nut Socket (PN 2870338).
holding fixture and
(counterclockwise) using Clutch Spider Install
Tool (PN 2870341).
Clutch Holding Fixture:
(PN 2871358)
Spider Removal Tool:
(PN 2870341)
NOTE: It is important that the same number and
thickness of washers are reinstalled beneath the
spider during assembly. Be sure to note the number
and thickness of these washers.
To maintain proper clutch balance
and belt-to-sheave clearance, be
sure to reinstall original quantity
and thickness washers
CLUTCH
Install clutch in
loosen the spider
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