Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Top End; Valve Cover Removal; Camshaft / Carrier Removal - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

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ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION -

The valve cover, camshafts, cylinder head, cylinder and

piston can be serviced with the engine installed in the

1. If needed, remove the spark plug wire from the

2. Remove dirt and debris from valve cover area.

3. Remove the three valve cover shoulder bolts

using a T40 driver.

4. Carefully lift valve cover from the engine and remove

it out of the right-hand rear wheel well area.

5. Replace isolators after each use

6. Replace Valve cover seal

7. Remove the spark plug

a shop towel to prevent anything from falling into the

combustion chamber (if further engine disassembly

is required).

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if oil leaks are evident

. Stuff spark plug hole with

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

The camshafts can be removed with the engine

installed in the chassis.

1. Rotate the engine so the piston is at Top Dead

Center (TDC) on the compression stroke.

To verify TDC, see "Setting TDC (Top-Dead-Center)".

2. Remove the hydraulic cam chain tensioner

the cylinder. Replace the sealing washer

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