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

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION - TOP END

VALVE COVER REMOVAL

The valve cover, camshafts, cylinder head, cylinder and
piston can be serviced with the engine installed in the
chassis.
1. If needed, remove the spark plug wire from the
engine.
2. Remove dirt and debris from valve cover area.
3. Remove the three valve cover shoulder bolts
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isolators 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
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. Stuff spark plug hole with
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CAMSHAFT / CARRIER REMOVAL

The camshafts can be removed with the engine
1. Rotate the engine so the piston is at Top Dead
Center (TDC) on the compression stroke.
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"SETTING TDC", page
2. Remove the hydraulic cam chain tensioner
the cylinder. Replace the sealing washer
reassembly.
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installed in the chassis.
NOTE
To verify TDC, see the
section in this chapter.
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