Ordering the wrong CVT clutch is the most common (and most expensive) mistake ATV and UTV owners make. Two clutches can look nearly identical and still be wrong for your machine — different weights, springs, spline counts, or taper angles. The single most reliable way to get the right part the first time is the OEM part number. Here is how to find it.
What Is an OEM Part Number?
Every genuine clutch leaves the factory with a part number assigned by the vehicle manufacturer — Polaris, Can-Am (BRP), CFMOTO, Yamaha, and so on. That number identifies the exact specification of the assembly: engagement RPM, weight calibration, belt width, and mounting dimensions. If a replacement clutch lists your OEM number as a cross-reference, it is built to match your original part.
Where to Find the Number on Your Clutch
- Pull the clutch cover. On most ATVs and UTVs the CVT sits behind a plastic or aluminum cover on the side of the engine. Remove the cover bolts and the belt will be visible between the primary (front) and secondary (rear) clutch.
- Look for a stamped or cast number. Manufacturers stamp the part number on the clutch body — commonly on the outer face of the primary clutch, on the movable sheave, or on a sticker on the secondary. You may need to wipe off belt dust to read it.
- Can't find it? Remove the clutch. Some numbers are only visible on the back side. A clutch puller makes removal a five-minute job.
Other Places to Look
- Your owner's manual or service manual — the parts fiche section lists the clutch assembly number.
- Online OEM parts catalogs — enter your exact model and year and navigate to the drive clutch diagram.
- Your dealer — give them your VIN and they can look up the exact number.
Watch Out for Mid-Year Changes
Manufacturers sometimes change clutch specifications in the middle of a model run. Two vehicles with the same badge and model year can take different clutches. That is why the number stamped on your clutch always beats "it should fit a 2019."
No Number Visible? We Can Still Help
If the stamping is worn off, send us your vehicle's make, model, year, engine size, and — if possible — photos of your old clutch (front, back, and the splined shaft). Our team cross-references factory data and will confirm the correct replacement before you order.
Every clutch we sell lists the OEM numbers it replaces in the fitment table on the product page, and each one is backed by a 12-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects (see our Warranty Policy).