Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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NOTE: The seal must be installed with its spring
side towards the crankshaft.
3. Install the snap ring securing the inner seal in the
crankcase.
MS415
4. Using the seal driver, carefully install the outer water
pump seal. Gently tap the seal down into position
until it seats itself against its flange.
MS988
5. Secure the upper crankcase half upside-down on a
suitable support; then install the C-ring (A), the four
bearing retaining pins (B), and the two crankcase
dowel pins (C).
IO023A
6. Place the crankshaft end bearings into position mak-
ing sure the bearing retaining pin hole is positioned
inward.
CM043A
7. Lubricate the inner lips of the crankshaft oil seals
with grease; then slide the seals onto the crankshaft
making sure the spring side of each seal faces
inward.
8. Apply oil to the crankshaft bearings; then install the
crankshaft into the upper crankcase half. Be sure the
alignment hole in each bearing is positioned over its
respective retaining pin in the crankcase; then seat
the crankshaft.
IO019A
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NOTE: To check the bearing for proper position,
place the point of a sharp tool into the dimple found
in the bearing race. Strike the tool with the palm of
the hand in either direction. If the bearing moves, it
isn’t positioned correctly and must be rotated until it
drops onto the retaining pin.
9. Position the two center seal rings with their end gaps
180° apart (up on one and down on the other); then
apply a thin coat of High-Temp Sealant to the entire
bottom half of the crankcase sealing surface.
CAUTION
If the bearings are not properly seated during assembly,
the crankcase halves will not seal tightly and severe
engine damage will result.