Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual page 118

ENGINE
20. Install oil pump housing bolts (H). The new bolts
contain patch lock, so Loctite is not needed on the
new bolts. Torque bolts to specification and follow
the torque sequence at beginning of the chapter.
NOTE: Occasionally spin the oil pump when
installing bolts to check for binding of the rotors.
Oil Pump Bolt:
84 ± 8 in-lbs (9.50 ± 0.90 Nm)
* Torque in Sequence
21. Apply Loctite® (PN 2871949) to the crankshaft.
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22. Before installing the crankshaft gear (I), heat the
crankshaft gear to 250° F (121°C) on a hot plate (J).
The crankshaft gear is extremely hot! Severe burns or
injury can occur if the gear is not handled with extreme
care and caution. Follow the procedure below to help
23. Use extreme caution when removing the crankshaft
gear from the hot plate. Use a pair of pliers and
leather gloves when handling the crankshaft gear.
24. Install the crankshaft gear (I) onto the crankshaft.
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.
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