Polaris ATV/UTV Primary Clutch Rebuild

[@grantdrotar6105]

Absalutely great video and explaining the process … clear and not confusing ! Good camera work … I’ve seen some videos where guys have no clue how to speak when explaining things … Great job !!

[@cappystrano1]

What a great video! Thankyou. I learned more in 45 minutes than in 35 years if turning wrenches, good job, thanks"

[@jongeddes09]

I'm new to the world of CVT transmissions and this was EXACTLY what I needed to wrap my head around what's going on inside the CVT cover of an ATV/UTV/snowmobile. Well explained, concise video.

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you, glad we could help you out

[@genegustafson1665]

Very well learned how to do your own clutch, as I do all my own work on my Polaris Sportsman ATV, as I have the tool for the clutch plate to get it apart, plus I made a press just for my Polaris Sportsman ATV, bearing in the hubs and clutch. Thank you for your help on understanding how to put a clutch kit in the clutch!!! ❤🇺🇸🏁

[@roberthachtel835]

Thanks for the VERY educational video again! You sir are a great guy!

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you, glad we could help

[@joergenarne1596]

Very nice video, Thank you many times!! I´m Lucky to find a good one after a long time searching.

[@EPIperformance]

Thank You! Glad we could help you out.

[@coal2dig]

one of the best informative videos i have watched,great job

[@EPIperformance]

Thanks! Glad we could help.

[@jonnyrebl]

Excellent in depth video brotha💪🏁

[@TheWonderfulWino]

You really impressed me! Great video post. I don't say this very often . . . I really learned a lot today. Thanks!!!

[@EPIperformance]

Raul Duke We are glad to help you out! Thanks for the feedback.

[@chuckstubblefield5998]

Just changed weights and spring on primary no puller needed nor the compression tool. You can simply leave the primary clutch on the atv or utv to change the weights and springs, simple, easy, fast and no special tools needed, you welcome. God bless

[@stefandedu20]

I greet you! I wanted to change those pads myself on a 2007 polaris sportsman 500 but couldn't get that part to thread. I gave even with heat and nothing. I gave up because he wanted to break up with acx with everything.

[@WBOS72]

Thank you so much for doing this video. Will be rebuilding my Polaris clutches, EPI kits too. Thanks.

[@EPIperformance]

+WBOS72 Glad we could help!

[@robertemmons2260]

Thank you for the video! I now know what I need took at when I look inside my father-in-laws 2011 Sportsman 500 HO.

[@bajramkryeziu5487]

Great video and explaining are you going to make newer videos 2019 Polaris sportsman 850 plus thank you and god bless Bajran

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you. For your 850 Sportsman it would be the same process other then the threads on on the clutch are the opposite direction, so when you use the spider tool to loosen the spider you would turn it opposite then what we show in the video. Everything else is the same.

[@stephrace]

Thanks for the video ! Great, I learned a lot.

[@caddylover3510]

great video, i learned a ton from this on how easy it is to do with the proper tools. This tutorial will work wonders on rebuilding my P85 snowmobile clutch.

[@EPIperformance]

Caddylover Thanks! Glad we could help.

[@michaelsolis2674]

Great info video. I watched cause I just purchased an early 2000's polaris 500 6x6 and thought I may need to rebuild my clutch. But after seeing all the tools needed and the price of them and parts it just my be easier just to buy a new clutch...

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you. Yes sometimes it is cheaper and easier to buy a new one. All depends if you have the tools or access to them. Thanks for watching.

[@robbyorr122]

By far best and most informative video I have watched on working on the clutch. Thank you very much for making this video sir. Your helping me save a lot of money. I have to change my one way bearing on a 22 Polaris 850. If by chance you see this it looked like in the video that it should spin clockwise? If you could tell me for sure it would be a big help. I hate to put the new one on and have it spinning the wrong direction

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you, glad we could help. I think we noted it on the video but just a reminder that all the 550/850/1000 Sportsmans and Scramblers the clutches turn the opposite direction. So the when you go to take the clutch apart it will be opposite direction of what we did on this video.

[@crazyflyboy30]

The spider is left or right handed threads on a Sportsman XP 1000.

[@EPIperformance]

It would be left threaded on the 550/850/1000 Sportsmans

[@crazyflyboy30]

@@EPIperformance Thanks that's what I was thinking but needed to be 100% sure.

[@stephrace]

Hello! I have to rebuild my Polaris Switchback Aventure 2012 600 clutch, I bought the complete Epi kit and I'm going to have the spider removed at my dealership. I forgot to make a mark on the top and bottom plate, and the mechanic didn't do it either. I just saw this in the manual shop. Do you know how I can know if the two plates will be aligned in the right place when I put it all back together? There is no X on the bottom shelf. THANKS !

[@EPIperformance]

There should be an "X" on the underside of the clutch inbetween the ribs. If not then all you can do is line up the "X" on the cover plate and on the spider and put it together. If there is no "X" on the spider then it is the part of the spider that has any part number engraved on it would be the X spot. Be sure to use red loctite when put it all together.

[@derek876544]

at 33 37 you've got three hands what part number is that ! lol great video

[@SeuoctavioMunozgonzalez]

Execelente video saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco México

[@cr133pn]

Great tutorial thanks' do you guys Ship these rebuild kits to New Zealand

[@EPIperformance]

Yes we can ship to New Zealand. You can check out more of our product at www.epiperformance.com

[@joshradloff3514]

Hey EPI, can you use the 358b tool as the spring retainer tool too, you know the first step in the video? Why 2 tools for these very similar jobs?

[@EPIperformance]

On some clutches you might be able to but on most the rod wouldn't be long enough. And if the rod was longer on the 358B it wouldn't allow the jam nut and spider tool to go down far enough to engage. If you swapped out the rod and added the top bracket in the CCT510 tool you probably could use for both.

[@claudenormandeau9211]

You should be a teacher. Excellent video

[@EPIperformance]

Thank You! Glad we could help.

[@MacGyversWorkshop]

Very informative video! However, I didn't see where you talked about actually removing the pins that hold the weights in? I'm working on a '02 Trail Boss 325, and it seems like you would need a really thin walled socket to get those nuts off. Can you offer any advice? Thanks from "MacGyver's Workshop"

[@EPIperformance]

On a lot of clutches we just use a open end of a wrench and that is enough to get on the nut and hold it. We also have a few cheap (made in china) sockets that we found that are thinner and work pretty good also.

[@MacGyversWorkshop]

@@EPIperformance Ahhhhhh! I see, said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw LOL! I thought maybe you had some special tool for it. Thanks!

[@jakeadams599]

So I noticed that on the spider one of the holes that the buttons go into looks oblong and mine looks the same way. Is that normal or would that clutch need to be replaced at that point?

[@EPIperformance]

Its a 50/50 call. Typically if the hole is round enough to support the new button enough to hold it in place you can use it for a while. But normally if it is worn that bad it should be replaced. BUT note that on a lot of models the hole for the pin to go through is not perfectly centered in the button hole by design which allows the button to be bigger and will very by model.

[@jakeadams599]

@@EPIperformance Awesome, thank you guys! I love how your kit performs in my rzr 800 s with 30" tires!

[@EPIperformance]

@@jakeadams599 Awesome, glad to hear you like the kit!

[@southoripper]

A bit late now but sick vid guys. Very well done. Thanks a million!!

[@EPIperformance]

Thanks! Glad we could help you out.

[@TheHighKirk]

I've got a TEAM Rapid Response (1038281) clutch that needs a rebuild. Can I send it to you to have it rebuilt?

[@timgile8144]

use WD40 on that scotch brite when you clean the clutch face. does a really nice job cleaning . then use brake cleaner to remove WD40

[@Doitforyoself]

I have a Razor s 900 2015 and it has 500 miles on it. I will be buying the EPI mudder clutch kit with the tools to dismantle and install. First, How do u know when your clutch needs to be rebuilt? Typically how many miles before a rebuilt? Also, can someone send their clutch in to EPI to be rebuilt? if so, what does it usually cost?

[@EPIperformance]

+Eddie Regory There is no set time or miles of when you need to rebuild your clutches. There are many factors that determine how long a clutch lasts including use/abuse, maintenance, conditions your riding in, belts, and just how and where you ride. As a real rough guideand the clutches have been maintainanced some atvs will usually be good until 2500-3000 miles, and side x sides are good for 2000. After that point it will need inspection a lot more often. Now some people will make it 5000 and some will make it 500 so the best thing to do is inspect the clutches as often as possible and they will last longer. Even just taking an air hose and blow the clutches clean helps a lot. EPI does not rebuild clutches here, we wish we could but we are to busy staying on top of all of our R&d projects.

[@glennbennett3972]

I lost my arm and I live in WV 1 mile from the HATFIELD MCCOY trail and I need PRO to build my Polaris Ranger clutch ! EPI HELP !! Please

[@dieseltruck5074]

Great video. All the information needed to OH a clutch. I just purchased a 2014 Ranger midsize 800 EFI / EPS. What is the norm stall RPM?

[@EPIperformance]

Most Polaris with stock clutching is 1600-1800 rpms at engagement

[@tjohnson5036]

If you're working on a Sportsman 550 or 850 XP... BEWARE. The spider loosens clockwise. If you try leftie loosie you'll back the shaft out of the fixed sheave. Ask me how I know.

[@518localsundayriderzzzcran8]

I have a 2017 570 sportsman I blew my first belt my quad has an EPI clutch kit sport-utility up to 28 inch tiresI replaced the belt put everything all back together there was no damage as far as I knew to the clutch then I listened through the snorkel hose and I'm hearing a whole lot of clicking really bad very noisy??? I've never heard of that loud before so what do you think it is that's making all that clicking I don't have brake assist so my bearing in the clutch goes frontwards and backwards but it does have play it moves left to right so that clicks I was told that supposed to hold the belt straight so there should be no play left to right with that bearing is there anything else that could be making that clicking like my pins or something

[@EPIperformance]

The bearing will normally move about an 1/8" from left to right. If you have EBS (engine braking) then your bearing should only turn one way and lock up going the other. So I would double check that and then look at rollers to seen if they are worn and also the buttons and the weights.

[@concealit4800]

I replaced a stock 08 800 razor primary clutch with a 02 500 sportsman primary changed weights and spring it seems to do great.. Is there anything yawl mite know that can help or hurt it the 1 way bearing is different and also the weights touch the center of the primary shaft but on the 800 rzr clutch they did not?? Like I said it seems to work good but have not trail tested..

[@EPIperformance]

Its ok if the weights hit on the center as long as it doesn't keep the clutch from opening all the way. The sportsman clutch probably has a one way bearing for engine braking and most stock 800 clutches us a two bearing. So you might get a little belt drag on the bearing but should be ok. you will want to double check your clutch alignment. From there all you can do is try it and see what happens.

[@concealit4800]

@@EPIperformance thanks for the info I have bought many clutch kites from yawl and all have worked great I actually got the primary spring from one of yawl clutch kitsch in the primary now just a little extra engagement

[@hugoloza9]

Thank you for the. Video! Very helpful. I have a 2012 Polaris 850 xp. My question is what way should be the bearing turning free? I know you said it changes according of the model. Could change even from 2012 - 2014?

[@EPIperformance]

All the 850 Sportsman bearing turn the same way. The bearing will turn counterclockwise and lock up when you turn clockwise. The 850/1000 Scrambler/Sportsman clutches turn the opposite direction as the most other Polaris's do. So you have to unthread the jam nut and spider differently.

[@hugoloza9]

@@EPIperformance thank you. Seem that my drive clutch is in good shape

[@chrisdouthitt8098]

Excellent rebuild video

[@andyweaver5191]

I have a clutch that doesn't fully disengage, would it just be the spring that's bad?

[@tnhomestead]

If the Polaris atv will only shift when off, will a clutch rebuild fix it? Curious before I start pulling apart. Unable to move shifter from park to drive, reverse etc acts like it's locked up. At 7 ft I am not used to stuff not moving, worried I might break something if I try too hard!

[@EPIperformance]

in most cases on the polaris primary that means the center bearing ir worn out or locked up. The normal rebuils kit does not include the bearing but we do sell some of the popular part numbers from polaris. If you call the tech line they can see if its a bearing we have. 1-218-828-6036

[@ibecodybeast]

If im just changing the weights and the spring, would i just need to remove the 6 bolts and the main cover? plus the weights and their hardware?

[@EPIperformance]

Yes that is correct. The cover plate is under spring tension so when you go to remove the six bolts have someone hold the clutch cover down and then remove the bolts and let the cover slowly come off the clutch.

[@newfoundlandhunter5554]

great video! I have a 2004 500ho Polaris sportsman & i hear what sounds like dry scraping sounds coming from inside the clutch cover, before it was only when i started the bike first thing in the morning but now i hear it all the time, Could this be the clutch weights or??? thanks!

[@EPIperformance]

+Newfoundland hunter Yes it could be the weights or the other bushings in the clutch that are worn or both. Check the bolt hole in the weights and see if it is still round or if is egged out, also check and inpsect the rest of the clutch while you are in there. Chances are if one part is worn, most of them will be also.

[@newfoundlandhunter5554]

EPIperformance thanks!

[@newfoundlandhunter5554]

+EPIperformance hello again, i just took the clutch cover off & looking at those weight pins(bolts) while still attached to the bike i noticed that you can slide the bolts from side to side about an 8th of an inch or so & the nut is not slack, the weights have a little play in them..

[@newfoundlandhunter5554]

Hello again, i checked out the primary clutch weights & all seemed good so while i had the cover off i checked out the driven clutch & i think that was where the noise was coming from & when i hauled it apart one off the long bearings fell out, but one thing i do not under stand is that the spring has no tip to go into the holes, it is a white spring & my atv is a 2004 polaris sportsman 500ho..i watched alot of videos & forums but still not confident enough to know how to put the clutch together correctly & if you have a video or point me out to one so i can at least do it right? lol thanks

[@MyBeto12]

I have a Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 and when I go high the belt turns backwards

[@MyBeto12]

What can the clutch have? so that life turns upside down

[@EPIperformance]

In most cases that means your belt is stretch to long or its the wrong belt for the machine. I would inspect and replace the belt. If it is a new belt make sure it is the correct part number. If all that is good then your clutches are shifting out to far or out of alignment.

[@polaristraktori]

Pitäisi tehdä omaan mönkijään kytkimen huolto kun on ajettu 800 tuntia ja yli 14000 kilometriä. Kytkin on ihan alkuperäinen ja siitä kuuluu ikävä helisevä ääni tietyillä kierroksilla. Tästä videosta oppia ja inspiraatiota...kun olisi vielä rahat. ;)

[@polaristraktori]

Niin ja työhön tarvittavat työkalut.

[@YyyPee]

piru vittumaiset työkalut tarvis

[@ericlaforge9445]

I got 2 problem i forgot to do markings and i dont to install it ballance. Peoblem 2 is my clutch with no spring will not move free.

[@EPIperformance]

On most clutches there is a "X" marked on the cover plate, spider, and movable sheave of the clutch so you should be able to line those up. If you just rebuilt the clutch sometimes they can be a little tight and should loose after a real short drive drive. IF they absolutely doesnt move i would take back apart and clean the towers really good where the buttons slide up and down. If that doesnt fix it, slide the moveable sheave up and down on the center shaft. If the bushing wasnt pressed in straight or was damaged when pressing it in it will make it so the clutch wont slide up and down. IF that is good then do the same thing with the cover plate and make sure that slides up and down smoothly.

[@yeahwerepthesamesmartech7113]

Hey man great video!! i got a 2010 polaris sportsman 550 X2 and my clutch is marked as Part Number #1322910.. BUT when i look on polaris the Part is #1322814. am i able to use a 2013 sportsman 550 part #1322953??? i cant find 1322910 anywhere.

[@EPIperformance]

Polaris updates/supercedes the part numbers on the clutches quite often on all the models. As long as your clutch is the original clutch off the machine you are good to go.

[@yeahwerepthesamesmartech7113]

+EPIperformance the one from my machine is toast(dont think u can rebuild )is there no way i could use a clutch from a 2013 sportsman 550 in my 2010

[@EPIperformance]

I don't know a reason of why you shouldn't be able to. They use the same part number belt. Motor is the same hp. The newer models use the exact rebuilt kit other then the cover bushing. But we haven't actually tried it, but I think its a pretty safe gamble.

[@yeahwerepthesamesmartech7113]

+EPIperformance great point, thanks alot EPI!

[@cannedham3774]

I ordered a bushing kit from EPI... guys couldnt even include a sticker.. bums! good video tho, thanks.

[@EPIperformance]

Send your name and address to [e-mail] and we'll get some decals out to you!

[@cannedham3774]

@@EPIperformance thanks!! You guys are awesome!!

[@grahamdavis1821]

Hey epi I bought a epi sport utility clutch for stock tires for my 2001 scrambler 500 and man does it rip ! But I have not replace anything with the secondary clutch how can I get a tool to get it apart and what does the secondary clutch and spring do that comes in the kit , right now it seems to have a 2500-3000 stall

[@EPIperformance]

If you click on our you tube page and look there is a video on the 500 Sportsman Non EBS and that shows you how to take your style secondary clutch apart and put it back together. That stall seems to be on the high side, but it will normally come down a little once you ride it for a few miles and the spring gets heat cycled.

[@182QKFTW]

Fantastic Video on Clutch Theory and Repair

[@EPIperformance]

Thank You, glad we could help

[@rafalsaper2486]

Could you give me the pin spacing of the 341 key?

[@melissa_offroad]

What do you do if you accidentally breaker the roller washers?

[@EPIperformance]

You will want to get a replacement washer from EPI or OE Polaris Dealer. IF the roller washer breaks it will allow the roller to move back and forth to much and wear out the roller bushing really quick. Or if the broken washer binds up the roller then the roller can get flat spotted.

[@jasonscruggs986]

Thanks that's what I was thinking it would hurt it so I will do what u said thanks

[@jolyonrussell7021]

Thank you - great video explanation

[@rafalsaper2486]

Mógłbyś podać rozstaw szpilek klucza nr 341 ? Polaris

[@timlafournaise762]

Where's your safety glasses?

[@deere3321]

+Tim Lafournaise Is that all you got out of this video? What a dick...

[@cappystrano1]

Tim, they are on your face so you don't get hurt watching the video.....or when your mom makes your bed at night while your laying down.

[@SP-mp9yi]

Hi guys, great video. Cscotch

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you!

[@jasonscruggs986]

Was wondering if it it ok to put clutch in parts washer and blow off with air?

[@EPIperformance]

Hi Jason, I wouldn't put in the parts washer. Especially the bearing. The solvent might damage the bushing materials in the clutch. Best thing we have found is to blow off with air and then spray brake cleaner or acetone on a clean rag and wipe it down. Then use a light scotch pad to take off any belt glazing and get a deeper clean.

[@thomastreanor6520]

What machine was that on and how many miles were on that POS?

[@thomastreanor6520]

Wondering if my 4000 mile 1999 Polaris Super Sport sled needs a rebuild.

[@EPIperformance]

If I remember correctly it was a older 500 Sportsman clutch

[@rafalsaper2486]

where to get such keys to disassemble the variator?

[@EPIperformance]

We sell the tools at www.epiperformance.com 358B is the clutch holding tool 338 or 578 is the jam nut tool 341 is the spider tool We also have all the clutch pullers

[@rafalsaper2486]

Can you buy parts for another country such as Poland from Epi?

[@EPIperformance]

@@rafalsaper2486 Yes we can ship to Poland and most other countries. Our website is www.epiperformance.com

[@DannebergAcres]

A fine watch! /thanks!

[@cappystrano1]

Do you have a link to yor Website?

[@darrellmarthaller9377]

Do you clean the bearing or grease it ?

[@EPIperformance]

If you have a new bearing it will have grease in it, it isnt much but if you add any extra it will work its way out of the bearing and getting on your clutches and belt causing all kinds of slippage. If you are reusing a used bearing you can clean the outside of the bearing only by putting brake cleaner or acetone on a clean rag first and then wiping the outside of the bearing off.

[@peterstencell804]

Suzuki has the best clutch for maintenance lol

[@shaunjones7272]

Awesome video.

[@EPIperformance]

Thanks!

[@shadow1up]

i broke my bottom plate trying to take that fucking spider out

[@chrisbutler5147]

Very helpful nice job

[@EPIperformance]

Thanks! Glad we could help

[@chadebel2970]

Great vid

[@EPIperformance]

Thank you!

[@nhattrungnguyen8895]

Good

[@AmelGradan]

Ovakve lazove i prosijake a fizički sposobne za posao treba treba zvati na dnevnicu da zarade a nista im poklanjati