Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2021 - Cam Chain Tensioner Installation

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9931493 R03 - 2020-2021 Sportsman XP 1000 S Service Manual
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CAM CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate tensioner plunger and install in tensioner
bore with check valve end of plunger facing OUT
(toward cap plate).
2. Start outer tensioner bolt
q
through cap plate
w
and
new gasket. Start bolt about 5 threads into outer hole.
Push the tensioner plunger in and hold.
NOTICE
“Top” mark on tensioner cap plate faces UP.
3. Rotate plate and gasket into position and start the
inner bolt.
4. Slowly draw bolts evenly until snug.
5. Torque bolts to specification.
TORQUE
Cam Chain Tensioner Cap Bolts
7 ft-lbs (9 N·m)
6. Rotate crankshaft through two revolutions and verify
camshaft timing is correct.
7. Torque camshaft sprocket bolt
e
to specification.
TORQUE
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
28 ft-lbs (38 N·m)
8. Adjust valve clearance on all valves (see
Maintenance chapter).
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM