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9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual
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8. Apply Polaris PS-4 engine oil to the new crankshaft
oil seal
u
and install the seal on the PTO end of the
crankshaft.
9. Carefully lower the crankshaft into upper crankcase.
Guide connecting rods onto the rod journals of
crankshaft as necessary.
10. Adjust the PTO crankshaft seal so it rests properly in
the upper crankcase.
11. Clean bolt hole threads in connecting rod to remove
all oil.
12. Install matching rod cap on connecting rod with 3
digit serial number stampings aligned
w
&
e
.
13. Install new bolts
s
and tighten evenly until snug.
14. Torque connecting rod bolts to specification.
TORQUE
Connecting Rod Bolts:
Step 1: 9 ft-lbs (12 Nm)
Step 2: 13 ft-lb (18 Nm)
Step 3: Tighten add’n 105°
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Clean the upper crankcase balance shaft bearing
bore surfaces.
2. Align tab of new balance shaft bearings
q
with the
slot in each bearing bore of crankcase. Press
bearing insert firmly into place.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM