Camshaft Inspection - Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual

ENGINE
NOTE: Only remove the oil baffle if the baffle is
damaged. When removing the oil baffle bolts, use a
heat gun to heat the bolts and loosen the Loctite
This will prevent any possible damage to the bolts or
to the crankcase casting.
39. Remove and clean oil pick up (V) and oil baffle weldment
(W).
40. Remove balance shaft and crankshaft.
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41. Remove and inspect crankshaft main journal bearings for
abnormal wear.
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. bearings anytime the engine is disassembled.
W
V
NOTE: Plain bearing clearances may be checked
using
material.

Camshaft Inspection

1. Thoroughly clean the cam shaft.
2. Visually inspect each cam lobe for wear, chafing or
damage.
3. Measure height of each cam lobe using a micrometer.
Compare to specification.
It is recommended to replace the
a commercially available
Cam Lobe Height
= In. / mm.
Cam Lobe Height
(Intake & Exhaust):
Std: 1.3334" (33.8674 mm)
plasti-gauge