Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual page 103

6. Remove the gear/stator housing bolts and remove
the gear/stator housing cover (J) and gasket from the
crankcase. Be sure to catch the excess oil from the
crankcase.
7. Note the positions of the gears in the photo.
8. Use a white pen to accent the timing marks on the
9. Use the Cam Gear Tooth Alignment Tool (PU-45497-
10. Inspect the cam gear teeth and check to make sure
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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.
NOTE: If replacing one of the gears, it is
recommended that all of the gears be replaced. A
gear kit is available in the parts book.
2) (O) to align 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 assembly hole counter
clockwise from the timing mark as shown.
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.
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