Engine Disassembly; Engine Removal; Cam Chain Tensioner / Rocker Arm /Camshaft Removal; Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

ENGINE

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY

Engine Removal

Refer to page 3.7 - 3.10 for Engine Removal / Installation
Notes
Cam Chain Tensioner / Rocker Arm /
Camshaft Removal
1. Remove ignition timing inspection plug from recoil
housing.
TDC "T" Mark
Rotation
To position crankshaft at Top Dead Center (TDC) on
compression stroke:
2. Rotate engine slowly in the direction of rotation watching
intake valves open and start to close.
3. Continue to rotate engine slowly, watching camshaft
sprocket marks and the mark in the timing inspection hole.
3.18
4.
NOTE: The cam lobe should be pointing down and
valves should have clearance at this point.
5.
Advance Marks
6.
7. Tap lightly on tensioner body with a soft face hammer and

Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection

1.
2.
3.
Align single (TDC) mark on flywheel with projection in
inspection hole, and the cam sprocket pin (facing upward)
aligned with the camshaft to crankshaft center line.
Remove cam chain tensioner plug, sealing washer, and
spring. CAUTION: The plug is under spring tension.
Maintain inward pressure while removing.
Remove the two 6x25 mm cam chain tensioner flange bolts.
remove tensioner.
Pull cam chain tensioner plunger outward to the end of its
travel. Inspect teeth on ratchet pawl (A) and plunger teeth
(B) for wear or damage.
A
Push ratchet pawl and hold it. The plunger should move
smoothly in and out of the tensioner body.
Release ratchet pawl and push inward on plunger. It should
remain locked in position and not move inward.
B