Camshaft Sprocket Inspection - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

4. Remove the remaining two bolts that retain the front
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camshaft carrier and carefully lift the carrier off the
camshafts.
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5. Hold camshafts with an open-end wrench, and
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remove the top bolt from the camshaft sprockets
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6. Rotate the engine using the flywheel and remove the
remaining bolt from each camshaft sprocket.
7. Lift the chain and sprockets off the camshafts to
allow each sprocket to be removed.
8. Using a paperclip or other tool, hold cam chain up to
keep it from falling down into the crankcase.
NOTICE
The crankcase has a built-in lower guide to prevent the
chain from falling off the crankshaft.
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9. Evenly loosen the four bolts retaining each rear
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camshaft carrier and carefully lift the carriers off
the camshafts.
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10. Mark the intake and exhaust
ensure proper assembly.
11. Carefully remove camshafts from the cylinder head.

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSPECTION

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Inspect cam sprocket teeth
Replace timing chain and sprockets if worn or damaged.
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camshafts to
for wear or damage.
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