Polaris 850 PRO-RMK 155 2.6" QD 2021, Manual

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9850060 R02 - 2020-2021 850 AXYS™ Long Track Snowmobile Service Manual
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17. Carefully flex the two center crankshaft oil seals
s
inward and use a dedicated oil squirt bottle to apply
VES / VES Extreme oil into the two center crankshaft
bearings.
NOTICE
Do not fill the water pump cross shaft gallery (between
the two seal grooves) with VES / VES Extreme oil.
18. Apply VES / VES Extreme oil into the two connecting
rod bearings
d
.
19. With the outer race of the PTO bearing against the
standoff feature of the seal, apply a light coat of green
Loctite 603 using a foam brush to the exposed half of
the PTO bearing in the locations shown.
NOTICE
Do not over-apply Loctite and keep Loctite off snap
ring.
20. Apply Three Bond 1217H or 1215 crankcase sealant
to the lower crankcase mating surface following the
details outlined in the crankcase sealant path
procedure. See Crankcase Sealant Path page 3.53.
NOTICE
Do not over-apply sealant in oil injector area. Doing so
may block the oil passage.
21. Install the lower crankcase
f
.
NOTICE
Ensure water pump cross shaft turns and indexes with
crankshaft during assembly.
STOP!
During installation, make sure the PTO bearing snap
ring is installed in the groove of the crankcase and the
outer race of the PTO bearing is against the standoff
feature of the seal.
22. Loosely install the crankcase fasteners, then torque
fasteners in sequence to specification. After the
proper torque has been applied to the fasteners,
allow crankcase sealant to cure for at least 1 hour
before proceeding.
TORQUE
Crankcase Fasteners:
24 ft-lbs (32 N·m)
Torque in sequence page 3.48
Apply VES oil under fastener head and to threads prior
to installation.
NOTICE
The inner crankcase fasteners are longer than the outer
crankcase fasteners.
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