Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual page 101

9. Lubricate lifters with engine oil and install in the original
order as removed in disassembly. Apply Lubriplate or
Moly Lube to the ends of the lifters.
NOTE: Always replace the camshaft and lifters as a
set.
10. Lubricate connecting rods with 0W-40 engine oil.
11. Install new cylinder gasket on crankcase. Align gasket on
the dowel pins for proper gasket alignment.
12. Orientate the piston rings on the piston before installation
into the cylinders. Set the gaps of the rings evenly 120°
apart. (see illustration)
Piston Ring
Orientation
1. Top Ring
13. Install piston assemblies into cylinder aligning the piston
pin holes, to ensure proper alignment of the pistons to the
connecting rods upon assembly. Partially install the piston
pins into the pistons.
NOTE: To help align the pistons, slide a rod that is
close to the same diameter as the wrist pin holes to
properly align them in the cylinder.
ENGINE
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2. Second Ring
3. Oil Ring
3.45
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