Can someone explain how to replace the belt on a 1998 Sportsman 500. Also instructions on taking apart the primary clutch, and what componets to look for that might be worn. I would really appreciate it...Thanks

 

Pull old belt off and install new one!
Pull primary and replce worn parts!

Wouldn't a sevice manual come in handy?

 

Come on give the guy a break........He don't know what to look for and he is asking in the right place!!
Never did have the clutch rebuilt on one of these yet.....But did snowmobiles........I check rollers in them along with the plastic buttons on the secondary....not sure what is in the Quads yet though.....Someone on here will tell you for sure.............Caper..............

 

if it is like my magnum 425 i to use a big gear puller to get the pulley off it wasnt easy

 

Wow Rick! You are a sharp one. Why didn't I think of that. I bet you would be the first one to step in and help out someone who needs help on the trail.

 

you have to get the clutch puller for the primary clutch. run the puller in with your impact gun and the primary will come right off. There is a bushing on the cover that has 6 bolts on it that hold the spring in place, that gets worn. Check the spring for signs of fatigue. The only way to get the spiders apart is to have the special tool to do it. easier to take it to a shop and take it apart. clean the sheaves, run a scotchbrite pad on the sheaves, there are also 6 buttons in between the spiders that go bad. Thats pretty much it on rebuilding the clutch. Unless yours is EBS, which i don't think it is, if it is, then theres EBS washers in it as well

 

Check this VIDEO out.

 

sheepdogMSP8117

Very informative video.

Thank you.

 

Yeah, Great video!!! Home made holding fixture... awesome!! Not to many ppl now-a-days at least, are willing to put the effort into make their own specialty tools!!

 

lmao at this video. It is very good, just had a good laugh listening to the guy!