How to Change Your UTV’s CVT Drive Belt

In this video we cover the basics of installing a new CVT belt into your side by side. These same basic steps are the same for all CVT driven UTVs including the Polaris RZR, Can-Am Maverick X3 and others.

Things You’ll Need

• Replacement Belt
• Secondary clutch sheave separation tool
• Socket set to open the clutch cover
• Scotch-Brite scrub pad
• Soapy water

Steps to Replace Your CVT Belt

Step 1) Remove your clutch vent (0:33)

Step 2) Remove your clutch cover (0:40)

Step 3) If your old belt is still intact, verify your clutch sheaves are operating as normal (1:03)

Step 4) Determine the correct secondary sheave separation tool (1:15)

Step 5) Separate the sheaves of your secondary clutch (1:19)

Step 6) Remove belt from clutch sheaves (1:27)

Step 7) Clean new belt with soapy water (1:39)

Step 8) Clean surfaces of the primary and secondary sheaves (1:48)

Step 9) Wipe dry belt and sheave surfaces (1:57)

Step 10) Install new belt (2:00)

Step 11) Remove secondary sheave separation tool and collapse the secondary clutch (2:13)

Step 12) Reinstall the clutch cover (2:24)

Step 13) Reinstall the clutch vent (2:36)

Don’t forget to properly break in your new belt!

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