Polaris General 2020 Service Manual page 209

CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY
1. Check to be sure the PTO crankshaft seal is resting
properly in the upper crankcase.
2. Align tab of new main bearings
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shaft bearings with the slot in each bearing bore
of the lower crankcase. Press bearing inserts firmly
into place.
3. Apply Polaris PS-4 engine oil to the new bearings
installed in the lower crankcase half.
4. Clean crankcase mating surfaces to remove any oil.
5. Apply a thin, continuous film of Crankcase Sealant
(PN 2871557) to upper crankcase mating surface
as shown. Do not allow sealant to dry before
assembly.
NOTICE
DO NOT block oil passages
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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
6. Carefully place lower crankcase on upper case,
making sure the oil pump drive chain is fed through
the lower crankcase.
7. Tap lower crankcase with a rubber hammer to seat
the case halves together.
8. Inspect crankcase mating surfaces to be sure they
are joined properly. Investigate the cause of any
gaps.
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9. Install the eight M10 , two M8
lower crankcase bolts. Tighten all bolts lightly by
hand.
NOTICE
Install new M10 lower crankcase bolts.
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and one M6
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