Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual page 104

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11. The cam gear assembly contains three loaded
springs. To open the cam gear assembly:
* Place the cam gear on a flat surface with the timing
mark side facing up.
* While holding both gears together, lightly work a
small flathead screwdriver between the two gears.
* Remove the top gear. The springs should stay in
place.
Wear safety glasses at all times. Use caution when
working with the top gear. The springs could cause
injury or become lost should they pop out.
12. Remove all three springs using one of the tapered
pins from the Tapered Pins (PU-45497-1).
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13. With a white marking pen, accent the timing mark on
the gear that contains the springs.
14. Inspect the gear teeth and the three tabs on the
gears for wear.