Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual

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ENGINE
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7. Remove the gear/stator housing bolts and
remove the gear/stator housing cover (J) and
gasket from the crankcase. Be sure to catch the
excess oil from the crankcase.
J
8. Note the positions of the gears in the photo.
Crank Gear
Counterbalance Gear
Camshaft Gear
9. Use a white pen to accent the timing marks on the
following gears: camshaft gear (K), crankshaft
gear (M), or counterbalance gear (N) This will
ensure proper gear alignment and timing during
reassembly of the gears.
Timing Marks
K
M
N
Water Pump Gear
NOTE: If replacing one of the gears, it is
recommended that all of the gears be replaced. A
gear kit is available in the parts book.
Cam Gear Removal
10. Use the Cam Gear Tooth Alignment Tool
( PU--45497--2 ) (O) to align the cam split gear
assembly. With the split gear aligned, remove the
bolt and cam gear assembly.
PU--45497--2
O
NOTE: Install the Cam Gear Tooth Alignment Tool
( PU--45497--2 ) into the assembly hole counter
clockwise from the timing mark as shown.
Cam Gear Alignment Tool:
(PU--45497--2)
Cam Gear Disassembly