Polaris RANGER CREW 900 2014, Manual

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2. Remove passenger seat base and storage bin.
3. Disconnect the (-) negative battery cable.
4. Remove all debris and thoroughly clean water pump
area and RH side of engine block.
5. Remove the hood.
6. Remove the pressure cap from the radiator.
7. Drain cooling system as outlined in this chapter.
8. Remove the exhaust system as outlined in this
chapter.
9. Disconnect the (3) coolant hoses that are attached to
the water pump. Note location and routing for
installation. Be sure to catch and dispose of coolant
properly.
10. Remove the (3) bolts retaining water pump to engine
block. Note different bolt lengths for installation.
11. Remove water pump from engine by gently twisting
and rocking the water pump housing while pulling
outward.
12. Plug the water pump drive access hole in the engine
block with a clean shop towel.
WATER PUMP INSTALLATION
1. Replace the (2) sealing O-rings on the water pump
housing.
NOTE
Do not reuse the water pump O-rings. Always use NEW
O-rings each time the water pump is removed.
2. Lubricate new O-rings with fresh engine oil.
3. Remove the shop towel from the water pump drive
access hole in the engine block.
4. Clean the O-ring sealing surface in the engine block
using a clean shop towel.
5. Use a shop light to illuminate the water pump drive
access hole in engine crankcase.
6. Note orientation of the water pump drive slot.
ENGINE