Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 400, Servise Manual, Page: 163 / 312

CLUTCHING
6.11
DRIVE CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY CONT’D
2. Remove cover bolts evenly in a cross pattern and
remove cover plate.
3. Inspect cover bushing (A). The outer cover
bushing is manufactured with a Teflon
t
coating.
Wear is determined by the amount of Teflon
™
remaining on the bushing.
A
Cover Bushing inspection
Cover Bushing Inspection:
Replace the cover bushing if more
brass than Teflon
t
is visible on the
bushing. Refer to bushing replace-
ment in this chapter.
4. Inspect area on shaft where bushing rides for
wear, galling, nicks, or scratches. Replace clutch
assembly if worn or damaged.
5. Remove and inspect spring. (See Page 6.8)
Inspect shaft
NON--EBS--SPIDER REMOVAL
1. Install clutch in holding fixture and loosen the
spider (counterclockwise) using Clutch Spider
Install Tool (PN 2870341) .
Clutch Holding Fixture:
(PN 2871358)
Spider Removal Tool:
(PN 2870341)
NOTE: On Non--EBS clutches it is important that the
same number and thickness of washers are
reinstalled beneath the spider during assembly. Be
sure to note the number and thickness of these
washers.
To maintain proper clutch balance
and belt-to-sheave clearance, be
sure to reinstall original quantity
and thickness washers
NON--EBS CLUTCHES