MAINTENANCE PVT / FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE Drive Belt Removal PVT Drying Refer to Chapter 7 “Clutching (PVT)” for more detail. 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. Elevate vehicle and remove the left rear wheel. 2. Remove the lower left-hand frame support. 2 3. Remove the (11) screws retaining the outer PVT cover. Pull the PVT cover out the LH wheel well. 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. 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. 2. Remove the PVT drain plug and O-ring. 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. Rear 3. Allow the water to drain out completely. NOTE:
Remove the CV boot shield from the front lower A-arms to inspect the front outer CV boots. 4. Reinstall the drain plug and O-ring. 5. Start the engine and shift into park. Front 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. 2.23