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ENGINE / COOLING
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37. Pivot the A-arms upward and rear hub carriers
downward and remove the drive shafts from the hub
carriers.
38. Grasp the rear drive shafts and pull sharply outward
o
n the shafts to disengage them from the rear
gearcase.
NOTE: Clean area around drive shaft orifices on
bo
th sides of rear gearcase and cover orifices using
duct tape. This will prevent the lubricant from
leaking out during removal.
39. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sen
sor harness and the bypass coolant hose.
40. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the lower coolant
h
ose from the water pump cover inlet and drain
coolant into a suitable container.
41. Remove the filler neck pressure cap to relieve the
cooling syst
em vacuum.
NOTE: Use a portable wet-vac or syphon to prevent
a
ny coolant from spilling.
42. Remove the upper coolant hose from the thermostat
h
ousing outlet to relieve any coolant vacuum created
in the engine. Allow engine coolant to completely
drain. Properly dispose of the engine coolant /
antifreeze.
43. Remove the (+) positive battery cable from the starter
m
otor terminal and (-) negative battery cable from the
starter motor engine mount.
ECT
Connector
Coolant
Bypass