Service Manual

2.23
MAINTENANCE
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PVT / FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE
PVT Drying
NOTE: If operating the ATV through water, be sure
to check the PVT system components for water
ingestion. After operating in water, the ATV should
be checked immediately.
1. Access the PVT drain plug on the bottom of the PVT cover
using a long flat blade screwdriver between the frame and
left-hand lower control arm from the rear of the ATV.
2. Remove the PVT drain plug and O-ring.
3. Allow the water to drain out completely.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and O-ring.
5. Start the engine and shift into park.
6. Apply varying throttle for 10-15 seconds to expel the
moisture and air-dry the belt and clutches.
NOTE: Do not hold the throttle wide open for more
than 10 seconds.
7. Allow the engine RPM to return to idle, then shift into low
gear.
8. Test the PVT system for belt slippage. If the belt slips,
repeat the process.
Drive Belt Removal
Refer to Chapter 7 “Clutching (PVT)” for more detail.
1. Elevate vehicle and remove the left rear wheel.
2. Remove the lower left-hand frame support.
3. Remove the (11) screws retaining the outer PVT cover.
Pull the PVT cover out the LH wheel well.
4. Insert the belt removal tool PN 2877408 into the driven
clutch (tool included with vehicle’s tool kit).
NOTE: Make sure the tool is square with the
moveable sheave surface of the driven clutch.
5. Rotate the tool to open the driven clutch.
6. Walk the belt out of the driven clutch and drive clutch, and
remove the belt from the vehicle.
Drive Shaft Boot Inspection
Inspect the front and rear drive shaft boots for damage, tears,
wear, or leaking grease. If the rubber boots exhibit any of these
symptoms, replace the boot(s). Refer to Chapter 8 for drive
shaft boot replacement.
NOTE: Remove the CV boot shield from the front
lower A-arms to inspect the front outer CV boots.
Rear
Front