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.
IMPORTANT
Replace rubber isolators upon assembly.
e
2. Remove valve cover
and valve cover seal
Replace isolators and valve cover seal if oil leaks are
evident.
3. If tearing down the top end of the engine, remove the
spark plugs. Stuff spark plug holes with clean shop
towels to prevent any debris from falling into the
combustion chamber.
9850068 R01 - 2020-2021 RZR PRO XP / XP 4 Service Manual
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CAMSHAFT REMOVAL
The camshafts can be removed with the engine
q
and
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
the slots on the end of the camshafts
up .
2. Remove the fasteners retaining the cam chain
e
r
tensioner
.
r
gasket
upon assembly.
ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
NOTICE
installed in the chassis.
q
should face out and
w
should line
to the cylinder. Use a new tensioner
3
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