Spider Removal - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

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5. Remove and inspect spring. See "Drive Clutch Spring

Specifications" for spring inspection.

6. Remove the limiter spacer before spider removal.

Spider Removal

1. Install clutch in holding fixture and loosen the spider

(counterclockwise) using Clutch Spider Install Tool

(PN 2870341).

Clutch Holding Fixture: (PN 2871358-A)

Inspect Shaft

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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

2. Inspect the Teflon coating on the moveable sheave

Moveable Sheave 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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