Starter Bendix Removal/Inspection - Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual

ENGINE
STARTER DRIVE/BENDIX
REMOVAL/INSPECTION
1. Remove stator housing bolts and remove
housing.
2. Remove the flywheel nut and washer. Install
Flywheel Puller (PN 2871043) and remove
flywheel. CAUTION: Do not thread the puller
bolts into the flywheel more than 1/4" or stator
coils may be damaged.
3. Remove starter bendix assembly (A). Note the
thrust washers located on both sides of the
bendix.
B
4. Inspect the thrust washer for wear or damage and
replace if necessary.
5. After the bendix is removed, tap on the starter
assembly with a soft faced mallet to loosen the
starter from the crankcase.
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B
6. Inspect gear teeth on starter drive (B). Replace
starter drive if gear teeth are cracked, worn, or
broken.
7. Inspect the bendix bushing (C) in the mag cover
for wear. Replace as needed.
C