Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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3. Secure the cam arm pins with new lock nuts and
tighten to 11 ft-lb.
4. Place the spring and cover into position making sure
the timing mark on the cover is properly aligned; then
compress the spring and install the screws coated with
blue Loctite #243 and lock washers. In a crisscross pat-
tern, tighten evenly to 120 in.-lb.
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Installing
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NOTE: Before installing the drive clutch, be sure to
wipe both the crankshaft taper and clutch mounting
taper clean using a clean towel.
1. Place the drive clutch into position on the crankshaft;
then apply a few drops of oil to the threads of the cap
screw.
2. Using Drive Clutch Spanner Wrench to hold the
drive clutch, secure using the cap screw and high
collar washer. Tighten to 51 ft-lb.
3. Check alignment between the drive clutch and driven
clutch.
4. Install the drive belt. Check drive belt deflection.
Close the left-side access panel.
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NOTE: For installing drive belt, see Drive Belt in this
section.
5. Either test drive the snowmobile or run the engine
for five minutes; then verify the drive clutch cap
screw torque specification.
Driven Clutch
REMOVING
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Slide the driven clutch off the shaft.
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NOTE: Account for any alignment washers. These
washers must be in place during installation.
DISASSEMBLING
1. Place the driven clutch on the Driven Clutch Com-
pressor Tool; then install the compressor flange and
compress the driven clutch spring.
2. Mark the moveable sheave, stationary sheave, and
the torque bracket for assembly purposes.
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3. Apply heat to the screws securing the torque bracket
to the movable sheave; then remove the screws.
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NOTE: Heat must be used to soften the Loctite
using a torch or damage to the screw will occur.
4. Release the compression of the spring by removing
the wing nut; then remove the movable sheave.
5. Remove the stationary sheave; then remove the plas-
tic spring seat. Account for the driven spacer.
CAUTION
When installing cam arms, always use new lock nuts
and cam arm set screws.
CAUTION
Care must be taken when installing the cover not to
damage the bushing.
CAUTION
When installing the drive clutch, do not tighten the cap
screw with any kind of impact tool. Tighten cap screw
using a hand torque wrench only. Failure to do so
could result in stationary sheave damage.
! WARNING
Never operate the engine without the belt guard/
access panel secured.