Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual page 94

ENGINE / COOLING
8. Use a white pen to accent the timing marks on the
following gears: camshaft gear (K), crankshaft gear
(M), or counterbalance gear (N) This will ensure
proper gear alignment and timing during reassembly
of the gears.
K Water Pump Gear
Timing Marks
M
NOTE: If replacing one
recommended that all of the gears be replaced. A
gear kit is available.
9. Use the Cam Gear Tooth Alignment Tool (PU-45497-
2) to align and hold the cam split gear assembly. With
the split gear aligned, remove the bolt and cam gear
assembly.
NOTE: Install the Cam Gear Tooth Alignment Tool
(PU-45497-2) into the
clockwise from the timing mark (see page 3.42).
10. Inspect the cam gear teeth and check to make sure
there is spring tension offsetting the teeth between the
two gears. If there is no tension, check the springs
inside of the cam gear assembly.
3 Loaded Springs
3.42
N
of the gears, it
assembly hole counter
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11. The cam gear assembly contains three loaded
springs. To open the cam gear assembly:
• Place the cam gear on a flat surface with the
timing mark side facing up.
• While holding both gears together, lightly work a
small flathead screwdriver between the two gears.
• Remove the top gear. The springs should stay in
place.
Wear safety glasses at all times. Use caution
when working with the top gear.
The springs could cause injury or become lost
should they pop out.
12. Remove all three springs using one of the tapered
is
pins from (PU-45497-1).
PU-45497-1
13. With a white marking pen, accent the timing mark on
the gear that contains the springs.
Accent Timing Marks
CAUTION