2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 102Get this manual
ENGINE 2Slide the main puller body over the outer portion of the mechanical seal as shown in Ill2 and turn T-Handle clockwise until it contacts water pump shaftContinue rotating until outer portion of mechanical seal is separated from the metal seal body5Tighten the hex socket screws on the puller legs sufficiently so the lip of the puller legs will grasp the mechanical sealIll5
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T-Handle Main Puller Body III5 Main Puller Body III2 3Insert the puller legs between the water pump drive shaft and the remaining portion of the mechanical sealAttach the puller legs to the main puller bodyIll3 Main puller body 6Turn the puller T-Handle clockwise until it contacts the water pump shaftContinue rotating until the remaining portion of mechanical seal has been removed from the casesIll6 Pump shaft oil seal can also be replaced at this time if necessaryThe Water Pump Install Kit (PN 5131135) is required to install the new mechanical sealThis tool is available separately and it is also included in the CrankshaftWater Pump Seal Installation Kit (PN 2871283)One Way Valve Installation