Cylinder Head Reassembly - Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual

Cylinder Head Reassembly

NOTE: Before reassembly, clean the bolts and bolt
holes with Primer N (PN 2870585) to remove any
debris. This will ensure proper sealing when
installing bolts.
1. Install the head gasket (A) on the cylinder (B).
B
2. Install cylinder head on cylinder.
3. Lubricate threads and top of washers underside of bolt head
with engine oil. Install head bolts (C) and torque to
specification.
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque:
Initial setting: 35± 4 ft. lbs. (47.5 ± 5.5 Nm)
Allow to set for 1 minute, then turn
additional 90° (1/4 turn)
*Torque Bolts In Sequence
A
C
= T
4. Lubricate push rods (D) and install into lifters.
5. Lubricate rockers (E) with engine oil.
6. Verify pushrods are engaged in lifters.
7. Install rockers. Be sure that tab of fulcrum (F) is seated in
head stand-off. Torque bolts to specification.
Rocker Arm Bolt Torque
22 + 2 ft. lbs. (30 ± 3 Nm)
ENGINE
D
E
E
= T
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