Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500, Service Manual

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2. Lightly oil all bearings and grease all shafts in the
right-side crankcase.
3. Using a plastic mallet, lightly tap the case halves
together until cap screws can be installed.
4. From the right side, install the 8 mm cap screws;
then tighten only until snug.
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NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
5. From the left side, install the remaining 8 mm cap
screws (two inside the case); then tighten only until
snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
6. From the left side, install the case half 6 mm cap
screws; then tighten only until snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
7. From the right side, install the 6 mm cap screws;
then tighten only until snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
8. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 8 mm
cap screws (from steps 4-5) until the halves are cor-
rectly joined; then tighten to 20 ft-lb.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
9. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 6 mm
cap screws (from steps 6-7) to 8 ft-lb.
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NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
Installing
Engine/Transmission
1. From the left side, place the engine into the frame
(rear of engine first) tilting the rear up to allow the
cylinder head to clear frame.
2. Install the two through-bolts. Secure with lock nuts
and tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Install output shafts to the front differential and rear
gear case flanges and tighten to 20 ft-lb.
4. On the 550/700, connect the coolant hose to the
water pump and connect the coolant hose to the ther-
mostat housing. On the 500, connect the water pump
and cylinder head coolant hoses. Tighten all clamps
securely.
XR151
XR157
XR162A
5. Install the exhaust pipe using a new seal at the cylin-
der head and loosely install the retaining cap screws;
then install the muffler with a new grafoil seal and
secure with two springs. Tighten the exhaust pipe
retainer cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
6. Install the snubber bracket; then connect the shift
linkage.
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AT THIS POINT
After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Installing
Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side Com-
ponents.
550/700
550/700
500