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9923983 - 2012-2013 RZR 170 Service Manual
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4. Remove the start drive gear and shaft by pulling the
shaft and tilting the gear slightly.
5. Measure the OD of the starter drive shaft on both ends
for out-of-round.
6. Measure the ID of the bushing in the stator housing
(A) and in the crankcase (B) in two directions 90
ï‚° apart
to determine if out-of-round. Calculate the clearance.
Replace components if clearance is excessive.
7. Inspect gear teeth on starter drive. Replace starter
drive if gear teeth are cracked, worn, or broken.
8. Inspect the stator housing bearing. Replace if worn,
rough or damaged.
Flywheel Removal / Inspection
1. Before removing the flywheel, remove the shaft collar
(A) from the crankshaft. NOTE: Shaft collar
installation is important for proper loading of the
flywheel upon reassembly.
2. Install Flywheel Adapter PA-49936 and Puller PA-
45153 and remove the flywheel.
NOTE: PA-45153 has left-hand threads which
correspond with the left-hand threads on PA-49936.
Use caution to avoid thread damage to flywheel or
tools.
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Avoid damage to the flywheel or crankshaft end.
Do not strike components or special tools with
hammers or heavy objects.