Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual page 103

NOTE: The application of lubrication 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.
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 Loctite™.
20. Install oil pump housing bolts (H). The new bolts contain
™
patch lock, so Loctite
Torque bolts to specification and follow the torque
sequence at beginning of the chapter.
Lubricate Rotors
is not needed on the new bolts.
NOTE: Occasionally spin
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 Sequence
21. Apply Loctite™ 242 (PN 2871949) to the crankshaft.
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the oil pump when
= T
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