Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2018-2019, Service Manual

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9929399 R01 - 2018-2019 RANGER XP/ CREW 900/1000 Service Manual
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CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION
1. Inspect the small end and big end of connecting rod
(and matching rod cap) for damage, galling of
surface or pitting.
2. Measure small end I. D. in two directions as shown.
Record
measurements and compare to
specifications. Replace connecting rod if worn past
the service limit specification.
MEASUREMENT
Connecting Rod Small End I.D.:
0.7879" - 0.7884" (20.015 - 20.025 mm)
Service Limit: 0.7897" (20.06 mm)
3. Install matching rod cap on connecting rod (without
bearings) and install the bolts.
4. Tighten bolts by hand, then torque to 9 ft-lbs (12
Nm) prior to taking any measurements.
5. Using a dial bore gauge, measure big end I.D. in two
directions
shown. Record measurements and
compare to specifications.
6. Refer to the number printed onto the side of the
connecting rod, closest to the small bore end. This
number represents the bore diameter.
7. The table below lists the big end bore diameter
specifications.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END BORE
DIAMETERS
1 2 3
1.7318-1.7321 in
(43.989-43.996
mm) 1.7321-1.7323 in
(43.996-44.003
mm) 1.7323-1.7326 in
(44.003-44.010
mm)
8. Whether using new connecting rods or re-installing
the original ones, refer to the bearing selection chart
provided
in the “Connecting Rod Bearing
Selection”page 3.65 procedure in this chapter.
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