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ATV · PolarisParts guide1996–2014

Polaris Sportsman 500 Parts List by Repair Job

Find Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV parts by job, from fuel and electrical to brakes and wheels, with in-stock parts, teardown posts and popular searches.

John Baughman · 3 min read · Oct 17, 2026

Sportsman 500 4x4
1,258parts in stock
831 used OEM →
Sportsman 500
1,441parts in stock
957 used OEM →
Sportsman 500 2x4
143parts in stock
Torn down here
2machines
Brands carried
12brands

The Sportsman 500 at a glance

This Polaris Sportsman 500 parts list starts with the repair, then points you to fuel, electrical, clutch, engine, steering, brake, wheel, tire, and winch parts.

Use new aftermarket parts for wear and rebuild jobs, or consider a used OEM teardown assembly when keeping an original part makes sense; read the note on that part's page.

Check fitment for your exact year, make and model before you order.

What Sportsman 500 owners search for

Most searched for the Polaris Sportsman 500

  1. 01BatteryShop battery for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  2. 02CarburetorShop carburetor for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  3. 03StarterShop starter for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  4. 04Fuel PumpShop fuel pump for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  5. 05StatorShop stator for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  6. 06SolenoidShop solenoid for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  7. 07Winch MountShop winch mount for the Polaris Sportsman 500
  8. 08Clutch KitShop clutch kit for the Polaris Sportsman 500

Fuel and airIn season

Restore fuel and air on the Polaris Sportsman 500

A quad that sat through the off-season may need fuel-and-air work. Use Polaris Sportsman 500 Carburetors when the carburetor is the repair, then Fuel Systems & Delivery, Fuel Pump & Sending Units, Air Intake & Filters, or Throttle Bodies for the system at fault.

Select the model year from 1996 to 2014 and choose Sportsman 500 4x4, Sportsman 500, or Sportsman 500 2x4 before narrowing the part.

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Carburetors for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Starting and electrical

Get the Polaris Sportsman 500 starting and charging

A no-crank or no-charge problem starts here. Polaris Sportsman 500 Batteries, Electrical Components, Solenoids, Key Switches & Start Buttons, Stators & Pickup Coils, and Sensors Cam Map & Speed cover battery, starter-circuit, charging, switch, and sensor work.

Test battery condition and cable connections before blaming the solenoid, key switch, starter circuit, or stator.

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Batteries for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Drive, belts and clutch

Keep the Polaris Sportsman 500 drive and clutch working

A slipping clutch and a clicking axle point to different jobs. For the Polaris Sportsman 500, use Clutch Kits, Drivetrain, Wheel & Axle Hubs, CV and Axles, Castle & Lock Nuts, or Primary Clutch parts according to where the wear or damage is found.

Check for play or noise at the clutch, CV axle, hub, and drivetrain before choosing the repair parts.

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Clutch Kits for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Engine and transmission

Rebuild the Polaris Sportsman 500 engine or transmission

Define the repair before buying hard parts. Top End Rebuild Kits cover focused top-end work, while Engines & Parts, Transmission & Parts, Engine Cases, Pistons & Rings, and Complete Engine Rebuild Kits cover wider Polaris Sportsman 500 repairs.

Read what is in the box and any install note for a new kit; for a used OEM assembly, read that part's note.

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Top End Rebuild Kits for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Upgrades and accessories

Add winch capability to the Polaris Sportsman 500

Property work starts with the mount. For a Polaris Sportsman 500 used on the trail, around the property, during hunting season, or with a plow, use Winch Mounts and Winches to plan the setup.

Make sure the mount, winch, plow system, and line path work together before installation.

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Winch Mounts for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Suspension and steering

Tighten Polaris Sportsman 500 steering and suspension

Chase steering play before ordering. For the Polaris Sportsman 500, Tie Rods & Ends, Suspension & Steering, Shocks & Struts, Steering Components, Rear A-Arms, and Ball Joints Bearings Bushings route the repair to the area that is loose, bent, or worn.

Trace the movement to the tie rod end, joint, bearing, bushing, A-arm, or shock instead of replacing nearby parts by guesswork.

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Tie Rods & Ends for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Brakes and cables

Maintain brakes on the Polaris Sportsman 500

Name the brake component before choosing parts. Polaris Sportsman 500 Brake Calipers & Bolts, Brakes, Brake Rotors & Bolts, and Brake Master & Slave Cylinders cover caliper, rotor, and hydraulic repair work.

Inspect the part being serviced and its mounting hardware, and buy brake pads new.

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Brake Calipers & Bolts for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Tires and wheels

Replace Polaris Sportsman 500 wheels and tires

Front and rear wheel jobs are not the same. For the Polaris Sportsman 500, use Front Wheels, Wheels & Rims, Rear Wheels, Wheels Tires & Tubes, Lug Nuts & Studs, and Tires & Tubes for the position and part being replaced.

Match the wheel position and existing hardware before ordering, and buy tires new.

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Front Wheels for the Sportsman 500 4x4

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Can't find the part for your Polaris Sportsman 500?

See every part we list: Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 parts, Polaris Sportsman 500 parts and Polaris Sportsman 500 2x4 parts, plus cooling, controls, lights and gauges and body, plastics and frame.

Check the year, make and model on each listing before you order.

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From the teardown bench

Polaris Sportsman 500 teardowns

Real Sportsman 500 machines we took apart for used OEM parts. Each post lists what is still on the shelf from that machine.