Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 101

ENGINE ENGINE
NOTE: For assembly of the gears, the cam gear and
the crankshaft gear are stamped with "This Side Out."
This indicates the side of the gear that faces outward
or away from the case.
This Side Out
NOTE: Before assembly, clean the bolts and bolt
holes with Primer N (PN 2870585) to remove any
debris. This will ensure proper sealing when installing
bolts and new Loctitet.
NOTICE: If you replace one gear, all of the gears
must be replaced as a set. When ordering a
replacement gear, all of the gears will be shipped
automatically, to ensure all of the gears are
replaced. This helps to ensure proper gear mesh
and helps to prevent abnormal gear wear.
All Gears Replaced As A Set
19. Install oil pump housing bolts (H). The new bolts
contain patch lock, so Loctitet is not needed on
the new bolts. Torque bolts to 8.5--9.5 ft. lbs.
(11.5--13 Nm).
NOTE: Occasionally spin the oil pump when installing
bolts to check for binding of the rotors.
H
Oil Pump Bolt Torque:
8.5- -9.5 ft. lbs. (11.5- -13 Nm)
20. Apply Loctitet 242 (PN
crankshaft.
21. Before installing the crankshaft gear (I), heat the
crankshaft gear to 250° F (121°C) on a hot plate
(J).
I
2871949) to the
J
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