Polaris 2009 RANGER 700 Service Manual page 105

ENGINE
30. 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
31. 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.
PU-45658
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PU-45658
32. Before installing the gear/stator housing cover, install the
Water Pump Seal Saver (PA-45401) onto the water pump
shaft.
PA-45401
33. 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.
34. Apply Crankcase Sealant (PN 2871557) to the outside
edges of the crankcase halves (see arrows), where the
crankcases mate (see photos below). This helps to prevent
coolant leakage.