Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual page 105

NOTE: Cam Spanner Wrench (PU-45498) is only
needed to rotate the camshaft when the entire valve
train is assembled.
PU-45498
27. Reinstall the camshaft gear; so the timing marks are
properly aligned. Install the washer and bolt. Torque to
specification.
NOTE: Be sure all of the timing marks are properly
aligned.
K
Timing Marks
M
Before installing the gear/stator housing, replace the seals in the
cover. Install a new water pump seal (N) into the gear/stator
housing (O). Use the Water Pump Mechanical Seal Installer
(PA-44995) to properly install the seal to the correct depth in the
cover.
Due to seal design and construction, seals MUST be
Water Pump Gear
N
installed DRY (no lubricant) during assembly. Use of
lubricants (oil, soapy water, etc.) will not allow the seal
to wear-in and seal properly. Do not touch seal
surface or allow seal surface to come in contact with
contaminates during installation. Thoroughly clean
parts, tools and hands before installation.
NOTE: To remove the water pump seal, the gear/
stator housing must be removed. The water pump
seal cannot be removed or installed with the gear/
stator housing attached to the engine. Shaft damage
will occur.
NOTE: Install the water pump seal (N) with the seal
lip facing out (towards the crankcase). Use of a
hydraulic press is recommended for this procedure.
Timing Marks
= T
Counterbalance Gear and Camshaft
Gear Bolt Torque:
22 ± 2 ft. lbs. (30 ± 3 Nm)
PA-44995
ENGINE
3
O
N
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