Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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3. Loosen three camshaft sprocket bolts.
4. Remove camshaft end cap and O-Ring.
5. Inspect camshaft end cap (thrust face) for wear.
Replace if worn or damaged.
6. Place a clean shop towel in the area below cam
chain sprocket and remove sprocket retaining
bolts.
7. Slide camshaft inward to allow removal of cam
sprocket and remove sprocket from camshaft and
chain.
8. Secure cam chain with a wire to prevent it from
falling into the crankcase.
Inspect for Areas of Tooth
Wear or Damage
Sprocket Teeth
9. Inspect cam sprocket teeth for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Decompressor Ball
Retainer Sleeve
Decompressor Shaft
10. Slide camshaft out the PTO side of the cylinder
head.
AUTOMATIC COMPRESSION
RELEASE
REMOVAL/INSPECTION
NOTE: The automatic compression release
mechanism can be inspected and serviced without
removing the camshaft from the cylinder head. The
actuator ball in the camshaft is not replaceable.
Replace the camshaft as an assembly if the actuator
ball is worn or damaged.