Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual page 97

balance shaft gear.
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23. Inspect the crankshaft gear (Q) for broken or worn
teeth. If the crankshaft gear does not need to
be replaced, it does not need to be removed. If
the crankshaft gear is damaged, remove the
crankshaft gear with the Flywheel Puller (PN
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24. Install the two puller bolts (R). Tighten the puller
bolts up so that the bolts are at equal length.
25. Install the Flywheel Puller (PN 2871043) and
remove the crankshaft gear, if needed.
Q
R
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Water/Oil Pump Removal/Disassembly
26. Rotate the water/oil pump gear (S), so that all four
bolts are visible though the gear. Remove the four
bolts with a hex wrench. Pull out the pump.
S
27. Inspect the oil pump rotors for wear. Mark the
rotors with a white pen to ensure upon
reassembly that the correct sides of the rotors are
installed and mesh with the same edges as
previously installed.
NOTE: If replacing the old rotors, new replacement
rotors will fit into the old oil/water pump housing.
ENGINE
Mark Rotors
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