Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual, Page: 107 / 312

ENGINE
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NOTE: While installing in piston pins, cover all
engine passages. The clip could fall into the engine
during installation.
F
16. Install camshaft thrust plate (G) with new bolts.
Torque bolts to 115
±
12 in.lbs. (13
±
1.35 Nm).
NOTE: New bolts have patch lock on the threads and
do not require Loctite
t
.
G
17. Assemble rotors as marked when disassembled.
Use a cleaner to remove the marks previously
made on the rotors.
Line Up Marks
18. Apply moly lube, lubriplate, or oil to the rotors on
the oil pump shaft.
NOTE: The application of oil or lubriplate aids in
priming the oil pump during initial engine start up.
Lubricate Rotors
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.
This Side Out
NOTE: Before assembly, clean the bolts and bolt
holes with Primer N ( PN 2870585 ) to remove any