Engine Disassembly / Inspection - Top End; Valve Cover Removal; Camshaft Removal - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

Table of Contents

ENGINE DISASSEMBLY / INSPECTION - TOP END

VALVE COVER REMOVAL

NOTICE
The valve cover can be removed with the engine
installed in the chassis.
1. Remove the four valve cover shoulder bolts
w
isolators
using a T40 driver.
w
2. Replace isolators
when they are removed and
e
replace valve cover seal
3. Remove the spark plugs
with shop towels to prevent anything from falling into
the combustion chamber.

CAMSHAFT REMOVAL

NOTICE
The camshafts can be removed with the engine
installed in the chassis.
1. Rotate the engine so the PTO cylinder is at Top
Dead Center (TDC) to relieve most of the valve
spring pressure. The camshaft lobes should face out
q
and the slots on the end of the camshafts should
line up.
9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
q
and
if oil leaks are evident.
r
. Stuff spark plug holes
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
2. Remove the cam chain tensioner
cylinder. Replace the sealing washer or gasket
upon reassembly.
NOTICE
The engine may have a hydraulic (first image) or
mechanical (second image) cam chain tensioner.
3. Remove the two bolts retaining the fixed cam chain
r
guide
and remove the assembly from the engine.
w
from the
e
3
3.35
Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents