Cylinder / Piston Removal - Polaris RZR XP Service Manual

5. Remove and discard the plain bearings located in the
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upper crankcase , connecting rods
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crankcase . Replace the crankcase assembly if a
bearing bore is galled or if bearing inserts have
rotated in the case. Refer to bearing selection
procedures upon assembly.
NOTE
Always replace plain bearings when the crankcase or
connecting rods have been disassembled. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearing Selection page 3.84.
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CYLINDER / PISTON REMOVAL

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, and lower
Pistons must be removed from the cylinders with the
DO NOT attempt to service the cylinder or pistons
without disassembling the crankcase. Although you can
remove the cylinder and pistons without disassembly,
you will not be able to reassemble the engine because
of the unique cylinder skirt and crankcase design.
1. Perform "ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION -
TOP END" and the "ENGINE DISASSEMBLY /
INSPECTION - LOWER END" procedures.
2. Rotate the engine so the cylinder is facing up.
3. Remove the fastener
to the cylinder and remove the knock sensor.
4. Remove the Cylinder Holding & Camshaft Timing
Plate (PU-50563)
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
connecting rods attached.
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retaining the knock sensor
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from the cylinder.
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