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08/25/2023

2014-2020 Sportsman 570 Drive Belt Inspection and Replacement

Required Tools and Supplies
Safety Glasses1/4-Inch Socket
Nitrile Gloves10mm Socket
Shop RagsT27 TORX® Socket
11mm WrenchRatchet
Multi-Function PliersTorque Wrench

    For more information on tools, read Tool and Fasteners Guide.

    Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when servicing your Polaris ATV.

    To inspect and replace the drive belt on your model year 2020 and older Sportsman 570, Sportsman 570 Utility, Sportsman Touring 570 or Sportsman X2 570, follow these steps:

    1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.

    2. Ensure the vehicle is in park.

    3. Set the parking brake. 

    4. Lift up on the rear of the seat and pull back to remove.

    5. Remove the two plastic rivets securing the left side panel. 

    6. Grasp the rear of the side panel and pull firmly outward to disengage the side panel from the retainers and remove from the vehicle.

    7. Remove the push rivet on the PVT access panel and unlatch the two latches to remove.

    8. Remove the four lower fasteners and nuts on the footwell with a T27 TORX® socket and an 11mm wrench.

    9. Use the T27 TORX® socket to also remove the two upper fasteners securing the footwell to the fenders.

    10. Then remove the two push rivets on the front of the footwell.

    11. Pivot the footwell away from the body panels to disengage the tabs and remove from the vehicle.

    12. Remove the PVT inlet duct and loosen the outlet duct clamp with a ¼-inch socket.

    13. Remove the eight cover fasteners with a 10mm socket.

    14. Carefully remove the outer clutch cover from the outlet duct.

    15. Pivot the clutch cover around the fender and out of the vehicle.

    16. Inspect the cover seal and replace if necessary. The seal is part number 5526450

    17. Take note of the drive belt direction of rotation. The belt must be installed in the same direction if reusing.

    18. Squeeze the belt in the center to spread the driven clutch sheaves. Carefully walk the belt off the driven clutch and remove from the drive clutch.

    19. Inspect the belt for any fraying, hour-glassing, loose cords, missing cogs, abrasions, burns or damage, and replace if needed.

    20. Clean out the inside of the clutch covers thoroughly. Failure to remove ALL debris when replacing the belt could result in vehicle damage, loss of control and severe injury or death.

    21. If replacing the belt, the part number on the belt should face outward when installed. The belt is part number 3211113.

    22. Loop the belt over the drive clutch and begin to walk it over the driven clutch sheave. The belt will try to curl up around the bottom of the driven clutch sheave. Push the bottom of the belt down when needed to aid in installation.

    23. Spin the driven clutch five to seven times to seat the belt.

    24. Carefully reinstall the clutch cover, pivoting around the fender as needed. Ensure the cover seal is fully seated.

    25. Install the eight cover fasteners. Torque to 50 in-lbs (5 Nm).

    26. Install the PVT inlet and outlet ducts. Torque the clamps to 20 in-lbs (2 Nm).

    27. Carefully maneuver the left footwell onto the vehicle and align the fenders onto the tabs on the footwell.

    28. Reinstall the two footwell push rivets.

    29. Install and tighten the two upper footwell fasteners until fully seated.

    30. Then tighten the four lower fasteners. Torque to 3 ft-lbs (4 Nm).

    31. Reinstall the PVT access cover. Install the push rivet and secure the two latches.

    32. Reinstall the left side panel, ensuring the tabs are aligned, and reinstall the two push rivets.

    33. Finally, reinstall the seat and align the front tabs. Push firmly on the rear of the seat to engage the grommet. 

    For more information, see your authorized Polaris Dealer. Find a dealer near you with the Dealer Locator.
    Maintenance tips, procedures and specifications can be found in your Owner's Manual.
    To find diagrams and replacement part numbers, use the online parts catalog.

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