Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Top End; Engine / Cooling System; Valve Cover Removal; Valve Cover Inspection - Polaris RANGER ETX 2015 Owner's Manual

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION - TOP END

VALVE COVER REMOVAL

NOTE
The valve cover, camshafts, cylinder head, cylinder and
piston can be serviced with the engine installed in the
chassis.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
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by firmly grasping the wire boot and twist slightly
while lifting up.
2. Remove dirt and debris from valve cover area.
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3. Remove the spark plug
a shop towel to prevent debris from entering the
combustion chamber (if further engine disassembly
is required).
4. Remove three valve cover shoulder bolts
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isolators using a T40 driver.
5. Carefully lift valve cover from the engine and remove
it.
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. Stuff spark plug hole with
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and

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6. Replace isolators and valve cover seal
leaks are evident.
NOTE
Carefully pass the spark plug hole section
valve cover seal under the cam carrier bridge
remove or install the seal.
IMPORTANT
Discard valve cover Isolators upon removal. New
Isolators are required once removed.
Inspect the valve cover seal and replace if damaged or
signs of leaking are present.

VALVE COVER INSPECTION

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Inspect the breather plate
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screws and clean passages in cover.
After cleaning valve cover, reinstall breather plate and
torque screws to specification.
TORQUE
Valve Cover Breather Plate Screws:
3 ft-lbs (4 Nm)
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if oil
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of the
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for damage. Remove the
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