Engine Assembly - Lower End; Crankcase Assembly - Pto Side - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLY - LOWER END

CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY – PTO SIDE
1. Lubricate all crankcase bearings with engine oil.
Clean sealing surface to remove all oil sealant.
NOTICE
Apply Loctite® 641 to the inner race of each of the
crank bearings.
2. Place crankcase on a sturdy work bench.
3. Carefully set the PTO crankcase onto the PTO side
of the crankshaft.
4. Align the connecting rod with the cylinder area of the
crankcase.
9850043 R01 - 2017-2021 RANGER 500 / 570 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
5. Install the crankshaft removal / installation tool on to
the PTO side crankcase.
Crankshaft Removal / Installation Tool
PU-50784
q
• Install plate over adapter
• Evenly attach the assembly
crankcase flange using the four bolts provided with
tool.
• Place the nut and large washer onto the crankshaft
e
installation screw .
• Insert the crankshaft installation screw through the
threaded portion of the adaptor
• Fully thread the crankshaft installation screw into the
clutch bolt threads of the crankshaft.
• With the help of an assistant holding the crankshaft,
firmly hold the crankshaft installation screw with a
wrench while tightening the large nut against the
w
adaptor .
6. With the help of an assistant, slowly tighten the nut
until the crankshaft is completely seated into the
crankcase bearings.
w
.
q
onto the PTO side
w
.
3.81
3