2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 91Get this manual

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 91

ENGINE Starter Drive RemovalInspection
1Remove recoil housing bolts and remove housing5Measure the ID of the bushing in the recoil housing (A) and in the crankcase and recordMeasure in two directions 90o apart to determine if bushing is out of roundCalculate bushing clearanceReplace bushing if clearance exceeds the service limitInspect gear teeth on starter driveReplace starter drive if gear teeth are cracked, worn, or brokenFlywheelStator RemovalInspection
12Remove flywheel nut and washerInstall Flywheel Puller (PN 2871043) and remove flywheel