Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual page 119

25. Install counter balance shaft gear (J) with new key,
aligning timing marks with crankshaft gear (I). Install
washer and bolt. Use the Gear Holder (PU-45838).
Torque to specification.
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt:
22 ± 2 ft-lbs (30 ± 3 Nm)
26. Use the Cam Gear Alignment Tool (PU-45497-2) to
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align the teeth of the cam gear (M). Install the cam
gear (M) (with the Cam Gear Alignment Tool still in
place) onto the camshaft. The timing marks on the
camshaft gear should align with the keyway on the
balance shaft gear.
IMPORTANT: If the timing mark on the camshaft
gear does not align properly, remove the
camshaft gear and tool. Use the Cam Spanner
Wrench (PU-45498) to rotate the cam to the
proper position.
Cam Spanner Wrench (PU-45498) is only needed
to rotate the camshaft when the entire valve train
is assembled.
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