Camshaft Sprocket Inspection - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
3. Remove the two bolts retaining the fixed cam chain
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guide and remove the assembly from the engine.
Inspect the guide for wear and replace if necessary.
4. Remove the remaining six bolts that retain the
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camshaft carrier and carefully lift the carrier off the
camshafts.
NOTICE
The crankcase has a lower guide to prevent the chain
from falling off the crankshaft.
5. Attach a hook or other tool to the camshaft chain to
prevent it from dropping down into the engine.
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6. Mark the intake
ensure proper assembly.
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and exhaust camshafts to
7. Lift upward on the intake camshaft while rotating it
counter-clockwise. Walk the timing chain off of the
sprocket. Carefully remove the intake camshaft from
the engine.
8. Remove the cam chain from the exhaust camshaft
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sprocket and remove the exhaust camshaft from
the engine.

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSPECTION

NOTICE
Camshaft sprocket removal is not necessary unless the
replacement of the sprockets is required.
Inspect cam sprocket teeth
Replace timing chain and sprockets as a set if worn or
damaged.
TORQUE
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt:
14 ft-lbs (19 N·m) Replace camshaft sprocket bolt if
loosened or removed.
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for wear or damage.
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