Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual page 106

ENGINE
28. Install a new crankshaft seal (P) into the gear/stator housing
cover (O). Use the Universal Driver Handle (PU-45543)
and the Main Seal Installer (PA-45483) to seat the
crankshaft seal into place.
PA-45483
NOTE: Install the crankshaft seal (P) with the seal lip
facing out (towards the crankcase).
Seal lip goes towards the crankcase.
29. Once the crankshaft seal is installed into the gear/stator
housing cover, set the direction of the paper lip by sliding
the Main Crankshaft Seal Saver (PA-45658) into the
crankshaft seal from the rubber lipped side to the paper lip
side.(Back to Front) Remove the tool.
IMPORTANT: Set the direction
of the paper lip seal.
3.50
PU-45543
P
PA-54658
30. Carefully install the tapered end of the Crankshaft Seal
Protection Tool (PA-45658) through the paper side of the
crankshaft seal. (Back to Front) Leave the seal protector
installed in the crankshaft seal. Check the crankshaft seal
lips to verify they have not been rolled or damaged.
31. Before installing the gear/stator housing cover, install the
Water Pump Seal Saver (PA-45401) onto the water pump
shaft.
PA-45401
32. Install a NEW gasket to the gear/stator housing cover and
crankcase. With the tools installed, carefully place the
gear/stator housing cover over the protection tools.