Cam Chain / Tensioner Blade Removal; Crankcase Separation - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

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2. Remove the cam gear and thrustwasher from the crankshaft
for inspection. Replace if damage or excessive wear is
present to the gear teeth or splines.
3. Installation: Reverse the procedures and torque nut to 81–
96 ft. lbs. (110–130 Nm).

Cam Chain / Tensioner Blade Removal

1. Remove bolt (A) securing tensioner pivot blade to
crankcase . Inspect for cracks, wear, or damage.
A
2. Remove cam chain (B). Inspect chain for wear, missing
rollers or damage. Stretch chain tight on a flat surface and
apply a 10 lb. (4.53 kg) load. Measure length of a 20 pitch
(pin) section of chain. Replace if worn past service limit.
B
Chain Service Limit:
5.407" (13.7 cm)
3. Installation: Reverse the procedures and torque the pivot
blade bolt to 10–12.2 ft. lbs. (13.5–16.5 Nm).
4. See Page 3.32 for Cam Timing.
3.24

Crankcase Separation

1. Remove the 13 flange bolts. 12 from the magneto side and
1 from the clutch side of the crankcase evenly in a criss–
cross pattern.
2. Remove the shifter assembly and shift cog that is attached
to the shift drum (Items A-E).
B
C
A
D
E
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