To Position Crankshaft At Top Dead Center (Tdc) On Compression Stroke; Cam Chain Tensioner - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

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ENGINE
EH42PL/EH50PL Engine
Engine Disassembly, Cont.
To position crankshaft at Top Dead Center
(TOe) on compression stroke:
12. Rotate engine slowly in the direction of rotation
watching intake valves open and start to close.
13. Continue
to
rotate
engine
slowly,
watching
camshaft sprocket marks and the mark in the timing
inspection hole.
14. Align single (TOG) mark on flywheel with projection
in inspection hole, and the cam sprocket pin (facing
upward) aligned with the camshaft to crankshaft
center line.
NOTE:
The cam lobes should be
pointing down and all valves should have clearance
at this point.
15. Remove cam chain tensioner plug, sealing washer,
and spring. CAUTION: The plug is under spring
tension. Maintain inward pressure while removing.
16. Remove the two 6x25 mm cam chain tensioner
flange bolts.
17. Tap lightly on tensioner body with a soft face
hammer and remove tensioner.
Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection
1.
Pull cam chain tensioner plunger outward to the end
of its travel.
Inspect teeth on ratchet pawl and
plunger for wear or damage.
2.
Push ratchet pawl and hold it. The plunger should
move smoothly in and out of the tensioner body.
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TDC Mark
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