Piston Ring Installed Gap; Starter Drive Bendix Removal / Inspection - Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual

4. Measure piston ring to groove clearance by placing
the ring in the ring land and measuring with a
thickness gauge. Replace piston and rings if ring-to-
groove clearance exceeds service limits.
See "800 EFI Engine Service Specifications"
on page 3.8

Piston Ring Installed Gap

1. Place each piston ring (A) inside cylinder (B) using a
piston to push ring squarely into place as shown.
B
A
Piston Ring Installed Gap:
See "800 EFI Engine Service Specifications"
on page 3.8
NOTE: Ring should be installed with the mark facing
upward.
2. Measure installed gap with a feeler gauge (C) at both
the top and bottom of the cylinder.
IMPORTANT: A difference in end gap indicates
cylinder taper. The cylinder should be measured for
excessive taper and out of round.
Piston
Ring
Feeler Gauge
C
25-50 mm
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3. If the bottom installed gap measurement exceeds the
service limit, replace the rings. If ring gap is smaller
than the specified limit, file ring ends until gap is within
specified range.
NOTE: Always check piston ring installed gap after
re-boring a cylinder or when installing new rings. A
re-bored cylinder should always be scrubbed
thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinsed, and dried
completely. Wipe cylinder bore with oil immediately
to remove residue and prevent rust.

Starter Drive Bendix Removal / Inspection

1. Remove stator housing bolts and remove housing.
2. Remove the flywheel nut and washer. Install Flywheel
Puller (PN 2871043) and remove flywheel.
NOTE: Do not thread the puller bolts into the
flywheel more than 1/4" or stator coils may be
damaged.
3. Remove starter bendix assembly (A). Note the thrust
washers located on both sides of the bendix.
4. Inspect the thrust washer for wear or damage and
replace if necessary.
5. After the bendix is removed, remove the two bolts
retaining the starter. Tap on the starter assembly (B)
with a soft faced mallet to loosen the starter from the
crankcase.
A
B
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