Hello I have a friend with a 04 Sportsman 500 that needs a water pump and a drive belt. He asked if I could do it and I don't know if I can. I'm a licensed auto tech and am very mechanically inclined but haven't worked on too many atv's. Are these jobs that hard and any special tools needed? Anyone have a repair manual they could scan for me? Thanks

Kel

 

i'm sure you would be able to do it w/ just your reguarl tools and skills you have.

 

hi it takes a special puller to pull the water pump seal out of the motor.you should be able to take it apart and just have someone pull it for you. then put the new seal in and put it back togeather.Belts no problem to change.

 

Here is a link how to change the seal without a special tool. (Wood screw trick)

ATV Time :: View topic - Water Pump Mechanical Seal how to replace - 2001 Sportsman

Here is how you do the belt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_HhKSY3Ro8

 

Thanks guys for the help.