Engine Crankcase Disassembly / Inspection - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

Engine Crankcase Disassembly / Inspection

1. Remove the stator cover (A) and water pump cover (B).
A
2. Remove the nylok nut (C), washer (D), and water pump
impeller (E). Remove part of the water pump seal behind
the impeller.
E
C
3. Remove flywheel nut and washer.
4.
B
5.
D
6.
Install Flywheel Puller (PN 2871043) and remove flywheel
(F). CAUTION: Do not thread the puller bolts into the
flywheel more than 1/4, or stator coils may be damaged.
F
Remove the starter bendix (G), wire holddown plate (H),
and the woodruff key (I) from the crankshaft. The stator
does not have to be removed at this point.
I
H
G
Remove the gear/stator housing bolts and remove the gear/
stator housing cover (J) and gasket from the crankcase. Be
sure to catch the excess oil from the crankcase.
ENGINE
J
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