14MM/7/16" clutch bolts should be 50 ft. LB's torque

 

Go with the above suggested torque spec. Most clutches are 45-50 ft-lb.

As far as removal goes, some are a real pain. Get a large breaker bar or an impact and have at it. A little anti seize on the puller threads and tip help also. If the clutch hasn't been off for a long time it will be a pain to remove.

 

I think my 05 fusion is 50lbs

 

Also keep in mind that after you put the clutch back on and torque it to spec that you shoud run the sled on a stand for a while or ride it a little bit and then retorque the bolt again.

 

One trick to try on sticky clutches is to put the sled on it's side, fill the clutch hole with water. Wrap teflon tape around the clutch removal tool threads to seal the water in, and remove as usual. The force you put on the tool puts hydraulic force on the water, and the clutch pops off easily. You can also use grease to do the same thing. If you use grease, you don't have to put the sled on it's side. If you use water, you don't have to clean up the grease. Works great, and keeps you from having to use an impact gun or whacking the end of the bolt with a hammer.

 

I think my 05 fusion is 50lbs[/b]

Try 90 lbs.

 

Try 90 lbs.[/b]

Did Polaris change the torque specs for the 05 Fusion? I'm looking in the Polaris service manual #9919303 for the Fusion, on page 6.9, it states 50 Ft.LBs., perhaps it's been changed in a upgrade.
It's a 14 MM bolt, I assume 90 LBs. of torque would stretch the bolt or possibly snap it in half.

Don

 

That water trick sounds great! I wish I would have known this 2 weeks ago! I had a hell of a time getting my clutch of the '05 XC. I torqied the puller up, it did not budge so I put more force on the breaker bar. When I looked down at the clutch it went BANG and it popped off. Scared the crap out of me!

 

That water trick sounds great! I wish I would have known this 2 weeks ago! I had a hell of a time getting my clutch of the '05 XC. I torqied the puller up, it did not budge so I put more force on the breaker bar. When I looked down at the clutch it went BANG and it popped off. Scared the crap out of me![/b]

 

I got lucky this time because my clutch and never been off and the sled is a 98. I let the penetrating oil sit overnight and it easily popped off the next day. I discovered my clutch was cracked while cleaning it so now it is clutch shopping time. Any good aftermarket clutches for the 600 big block?

 

I use the grease trick I just popped off 2 POL clutches the other day and neither had ever been off the sled... put a nice glob of grease on the end of the puller thread in and tighten with a wrench till its TIGHT, then tap with a hammer a few times and retighten should pop off on the retighten.

 

I got lucky this time because my clutch and never been off and the sled is a 98. I let the penetrating oil sit overnight and it easily popped off the next day. I discovered my clutch was cracked while cleaning it so now it is clutch shopping time. Any good aftermarket clutches for the 600 big block?[/b]

Micro-Belmont, but not cheap, run a Polaris clutch, best value for your money.

Don

 

Did Polaris change the torque specs for the 05 Fusion? I'm looking in the Polaris service manual #9919303 for the Fusion, on page 6.9, it states 50 Ft.LBs., perhaps it's been changed in a upgrade.
It's a 14 MM bolt, I assume 90 LBs. of torque would stretch the bolt or possibly snap it in half.

Don[/b]

you are correct about the manual saying 50 ft.lbs. but numerous dealers have said it must be torqued to 90 ft. lbs.,loosen, and re-torqued to 90 again. that's kinda scary thinking dealers may give you the incorrect info. or that the bolt may snap. things that make you go hmmmm?

 

SAE standards for 7/16 plated bolts is 40 Lb.s for grade 5, and 60 LBs. for grade 8.
SAE standards for un-plated 7/16 bolts is 49 LBs, for grade 5 and 74 LBs. for grade 8

I would try a new bolt, measure free length, torque it to 50 LBs. remove it, and re-measure, then take another new bolt, torque it to 90 LBs. and repeat the measuring, see if the bolts stretched beyond usable specs.

Polaris recommends 50 FT. LBs. for the 7/16 & 14 MM. Dealers have been known to be mistaken.

Don

 

Did Polaris change the torque specs for the 05 Fusion? I'm looking in the Polaris service manual #9919303 for the Fusion, on page 6.9, it states 50 Ft.LBs., perhaps it's been changed in a upgrade.
It's a 14 MM bolt, I assume 90 LBs. of torque would stretch the bolt or possibly snap it in half.

Don[/b]

90 Ft/lbs is only for the 900/755 motors, 600's are still 50Ft/lbs

 

90 Ft/lbs is only for the 900/755 motors, 600's are still 50Ft/lbs[/b]

Are you saying the Polaris performance manual is mistaken, as well as the SAE standards for fastener specs?
Measure the bolts stretch, you will find that 90 LBs. stretches the threads past acceptable specs.
I will check all Polaris bulletins for a change in torque specs. for the Fusions, and let you know if one exists.

Don

 

After searching the Polaris Team tips, I must say I was wrong on the torque specs for the Fusion, a bulletin shows a torque spec of 96 FT. LBS. for the fusion clutch bolt, it mentions something about a different bolt, but so far I'm unable to locate a part number for it. Sorry for the mis-information, I was wrong. I will try to find out the info about any bolt changes, there are 100's of tips/ bulletins, and specs to look through, it takes time.

Don

 

The sticker on my sled says 80ft lbs for all 600,700,900 cleanfire engines, retorque after start up.

 

The sticker on my sled says 80ft lbs for all 600,700,900 cleanfire engines, retorque after start up.[/b]

Likely a happy medium that reduces confusion