Polaris Sportsman 850 - Equipment Modifications

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MASTER TORQUE TABLE
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
TORQUE
Oil Drain Plug 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
Oil Filter
Turn by hand until filter
O-ring contacts sealing
surface, then turn an
additional 3/4 turn.
Spark Plug 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Snorkel Clamps (HL
only)
14 ft. lbs (2 Nm)
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM
TORQUE
Engine Components
Engine Mount Fasteners
19 ft. lbs (26 Nm)
Spark Arrestor Fastener 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
Connecting Rod Bolts
Step 1: 9 ft-lb (12 Nm)
Step 2: 20 ft-lb (27 Nm)
Step 3: Tighten add’n
90°
Connecting Rod Bolts:
For Measurement
16 ft. lbs (22 Nm)
Crankcase Bolts M9
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: 71 in. lbs (8 Nm)
Step 2: 26 ft. lbs (35 Nm)
Crankcase Bolts M6 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Crankcase Oil Gallery
Plug
12 ft. lbs (16 Nm)
Oil Pump Mounting
Bolts
9 ft. lbs (12 Nm)
Oil Sump Baffle
Fasteners
89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Flywheel Retaining Bolt
74 ft. lbs (100 Nm)
Stator Cover Fasteners 89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Cylinder Head Bolts
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: 8 ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Step 2: 43 ft. lbs (59 Nm)
Step 3: Additional 180°
Step 4: M6 bolts: 7 ft-lb
(10 Nm)
Camshaft Sprocket
Fastener
28 ft. lbs (38 Nm)
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM
TORQUE
Cam Chain Tensioner
Fasteners
7 ft. lbs (10 Nm)
Camshaft Carrier
Fasteners
13 ft. lbs (18 Nm)
Spark Plug 18 ft. lbs (25 Nm)
Valve Cover Bolts
12-14 ft-lbs (16-19 Nm)
Exhaust System
Exhaust Head Pipe Nuts
Torque in sequence:
Step 1: Front to Rear: 8
ft. lbs (11 Nm)
Step 2: Rear to Front: 14
ft. lbs (19 Nm)
Cooling System
Radiator Mounting
Fasteners
10 ft. lbs (13 Nm)
Cooling Hose Gear
Clamps
35 in-lbs (4 Nm)
Thermostat Housing
Fasteners
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Water Pump Impeller
Bolt
10 ft. lbs (13 Nm)
Water Pump Cover
Fasteners
89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
Drive Coupler Fasteners 14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
EFI / FUEL SYSTEM
ITEM
TORQUE
Air Box Mount Screw
Until Fully Seated
Engine Coolant Temp
Sensor
17 ft. lbs (23 Nm)
Fuel Rail Mounting
Screws
44 in. lbs (5 Nm)
Fuel PFA Nut
70 ft. lbs (95 Nm)
Fuel Tank Fastener
Until Fully Seated
Plenum to Throttle Body
Fastener
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
T-MAP Retaining Bolt 30 in. lbs (3.5 Nm)
Crankshaft Position
Sensor (CPS) Fastener
89 in. lbs (10 Nm)
ETC Housing Retaining
Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
GENERAL INFORMATION
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