Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual page 105

18. Apply moly lube, lubriplate, or oil to the rotors on
the oil pump shaft.
NOTE: The application of oil or lubriplate aids in
priming the oil pump during initial engine start up.
19. Align the bolt holes and install oil pump assembly
into crankcase. Rotate the rotors in the housing
during installation, as this checks for binding if new
rotors are used.
NOTE: For assembly of the gears, the cam gear and
the crankshaft gear are stamped with "This Side Out."
This indicates the side of the gear that faces outward
or away from the case.
This Side Out
Line Up Marks
Lubricate Rotors
NOTE: Before assembly, clean the bolts and bolt
holes with Primer N (PN 2870585) to remove any
debris. This will ensure proper sealing when installing
bolts and new Loctitet.
20. Install oil pump housing bolts (H). The new bolts
contain patch lock, so Loctitet is not needed on
the new bolts. Torque bolts to 84 ± 8 in.lbs. (9.50 ±
0.90 Nm) and follow the torque sequence on Pg.
3.3.
NOTE: Occasionally spin the oil pump when
installing bolts to check for binding of the rotors.
H
Oil Pump Bolt Torque:
84 ± 8 in.lbs. (9.50 ± 0.90 Nm)
*Torque in Proper Sequence (Pg. 3.3)
21. Apply Loctitet 242 (PN
crankshaft.
22. Before installing the crankshaft gear (I), heat the
crankshaft gear to 250° F (121°C) on a hot plate
ENGINE
2871949) to the
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