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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CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, rotate the engine so the cylinder is
facing up.
2. If installed, remove the Cylinder Holding & Camshaft
Timing Plate (
PU-50563 ) from the cylinder.
CAUTION
Once the cylinder head is removed, nothing retains the
cylinder to the engine. DO NOT rotate the engine
without using the Cylinder Holding & Camshaft Timing
Plate ( PU-50563 ).
3. Prepare cylinder head gasket sealing surfaces by
cleaning thoroughly to remove all residue. The head
gasket must be installed clean and dry, free from oil
or grease.
NOTICE
Do not touch sealing surfaces of gasket.
4. Guide cam chain (D) through a new head gasket (E)
and install the gasket on the cylinder, locating it on
the alignment pins.
5. Carefully set the cylinder head (F) in place on
alignment pins.
6. Install new bolts and finger tighten the six cylinder
head bolts (G) evenly.
7. Install and finger tighten the two outer M6 bolts (H)
evenly.
IMPORTANT
Install new cylinder head bolts.
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