Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 90

G Place the cam gear on a flat surface
with the timing mark side facing up.
G While holding both gears together,
lightly work a
screwdriver between the two gears.
G Remove the top gear. The springs
should stay in place.
CAUTION:
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
pins from the Tapered Pins (PU- -45497- -1).
PU- -45497- -1 PU- -45497- -1
13. With a white marking pen, accent the timing mark
on the gear that contains the springs.
Accent the Timing Marks
14. Inspect the gear teeth and the three tabs on the
gears for wear. It is recommended to replace the
springs whenever the gear is taken apart.
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small flathead
Inspect Teeth & Tabs
Replace Three Springs
Cam Gear Reassembly
15. Install the new springs into the grooves of the cam
gear.
Insert Springs
16. Insert the pointed dowels from the Tapered Pins
(PU- -45497- -1) into the cam gear.
PU- -45497- -1
ENGINE ENGINE