2004 Polaris Sportsman 600/700 Service Manual, Page 77Get this manual
ENGINE CYLINDER REMOVAL 1Follow
2345Check the lifters for wear or scores
Check the bottom end of lifter to make sure that it has slight convexIf the bottom surface has worn flat, it may be used with the original camshaft only
disassembly
procedures
toremove rocker cover and cylinder headTap cylinder (A) lightly with rubber mallet in the reinforced areas only until loeseRock cylinder forward and backward while lifting it
from the crankcase, supporting pistons and connecting rodsSupport pistons with Piston