Polaris 9919820 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
ENGINE
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CRANKCASE DISASSEMBLY CONT’D
37. Remove thrust plate (U).
U
38. Remove PTO end engine mount. Remove
crankcase bolts. Tap on the reinforced areas on
the cases using soft hammer. Carefully separate
the two crankcase halves.
Separate the
crankcase
halves
NOTE: Only remove the oil baffle if the baffle is
damaged. When removing the oil baffle bolts, use a
heat gun to heat the bolts and loosen the Loctitet.
This will prevent any possible damage to the bolts or
to the crankcase casting.
39. Remove and clean oil pick up (V) and oil baffle
weldment (W).
V
W
40. Remove balance shaft and crankshaft.
41. Remove and inspect crankshaft main journal
bearings for abnormal wear. It isrecommended
to replace the bearings anytime the engine is
disassembled.