3.16
9925723 R01 - 2015
RZR
900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2014 Polaris Industries Inc.
Water Pump Removal
1. Allow engine and cooling system to cool down.
WARNING
Be sure the engine has cooled and no pressure is built
up in the cooling system before removing the pressure
cap. The coolant may be hot and could cause severe
injury / burns.
2. Disconnect the (-) negative battery cable.
3. Remove all debris and thoroughly clean the area
around the water pump.
4. Remove the hood and remove the pressure cap from
the radiator.
5. Place a drain pan under the water pump and drain the
cooling system.
6. Disconnect the three coolant hoses that are attached
to the water pump. Note the location and routing for
installation.
7. Remove the three bolts
1
2
retaining the water pump
to the engine. Note the different lengths of the bolts
for installation.
8. Remove the water pump from the engine by gently
twisting and rocking the water pump housing while
pulling outward.
9. Plug the water pump drive access hole in the engine
block with a clean shop towel.
Water Pump Service
NOTE:
The water pump cover gasket can be
replaced while the water pump housing is still
installed in the engine.
1. Remove water pump assembly. (see Chapter 3 –
Water Pump Removal, page 3.16)
2. Remove the three bolts retaining the water pump
1
cover to the water pump housing
2
. Discard the
gasket
3
.
3. Place the water pump drive tab
4
vertically into a soft
jaw vice.
4. Remove the bolt and washer retaining the water
pump impeller to the shaft. Inspect the impeller vanes
and water pump housing for damage.
NOTE: The water pump impeller bolt
5
is left
hand threaded (reverse thread).
5. Remove impeller from water pump shaft.
6. Using an appropriate arbor press, properly support
the water pump housing and press out the water
pump shaft from the impeller side.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM