Polaris Widetrak LX 2008 User Manual

5.21
Engine Systems
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9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual
©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Crankcase Assembly
Disassembly / Assembly Process
1. Remove the blower housing assembly, oil pump,
flywheel and magneto, and cylinders from the
crankcase assembly. Discard all gaskets and o rings.
2. Remove engine mount plate fasteners from the lower
crankcase.
3. Remove the crankcase fasteners. Thoroughly clean
the fasteners to remove any locking agents.
4. Discard both crankshaft seals.
5. Thoroughly clean the two crankcase mating surfaces
and the inner crankcases. Inspect for cracks. Verify
both crankcase drain screws are securely installed.
6. Apply a thin bead of Three Bond 1215 to both
crankcase mating surfaces.
7. Lubricate the oil pump drive gear with two-stroke
engine oil and install into crankcase.
8. Install crankshaft and two new crankcase seals. Verify
seal lips face the inside of the engine. Ensure
crankshaft retaining ring and bearing locating pins are
seated correctly before installing upper crankcase.
9. Torque crankcase fasteners to specified torque and
sequence outlined at beginning of chapter.
UPPER CRANKCASE
IMPULSE HOSE FITTING
CYLINDER STUDS
ALIGNMENT DOWEL
ALIGNMENT DOWEL
CRANKSHAFT SEAL
CRANKSHAFT SEAL
LOWER CRANKCASE
Fastener Torque Note
Crankcase
8mm
16 - 18 ft.lbs.
(23 - 25 Nm)
10mm
23 - 26 ft.lbs.
(32 - 35 Nm)
Apply Three Bond
1215 to
crankcase mating
surfaces.

Polaris Widetrak LX 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	Widetrak LX 2008
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English