Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Top End; Valve Cover Removal; Camshaft / Carrier Removal - Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EF Service Manual

ENGINE

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION - TOP END

Valve Cover Removal

NOTE: The valve cover, camshafts, cylinder head,
cylinder and piston can be serviced with the engine
installed in the chassis.
1. If needed, remove the spark plug wire from the
engine.
2. Remove dirt and debris from valve cover area.
3. Remove the (3) valve cover shoulder bolts (A) and
isolators (B) using a T40 driver.
4. Carefully lift valve cover from the engine and remove
it out of the right-hand rear wheel well area.
5. Replace isolators (B) and valve cover seal (C) if oil
leaks are evident.
6. Remove the spark plug (D). Stuff spark plug hole
with a shop towel to prevent anything from falling into
the combustion chamber
disassembly is required).
3.40

Camshaft / Carrier Removal

NOTE: The camshafts can be removed with the
engine installed in the chassis.
1. Rotate the engine so the piston is at Top Dead
2. Remove the hydraulic cam chain tensioner (E) from
(if further engine
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Center (TDC) on the compression stroke.
NOTE: To verify TDC, see the "SETTING TDC"
section in this chapter.
the cylinder. Replace the sealing washer (F) upon
reassembly.