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15. Remove the four cap screws securing the rear
driveline to the output drive flange.
16. Support the engine and remove the two through
bolts securing the engine assembly to the frame;
then move the engine rearward sufficiently to dis-
engage the front driveline and remove the engine
from the left side.
Top-Side Components
NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove
and disassemble only those components which
need to be addressed and to service only those
components. The technician should use discretion
and sound judgment.
NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Cylinder Head Cover/
Rocker Arms
B. Cylinder Head/Camshaft
NOTE: Remove the spark plug, timing inspection
plug, and outer magneto cover; then using an
appropriate wrench, rotate the crankshaft to
top-dead-center of the compression stroke.
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of new
gaskets, lock nuts, and seals and lubricating all
internal components when servicing the
engine/transmission.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the two tappet
covers. Remove the two tappet covers. Account
for the O-rings.
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NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the cov-
ers for assembly purposes.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover cap screws. Note
the rubber washers on the four top-side cap
screws; remove the cylinder head cover. Note the
orientation of the cylinder head plug and remove
it. Note the location of the two alignment pins.
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MD1354A
3. Remove the cap screw from the tension adjuster;
then using a common screwdriver, relax the cam
chain tension by rotating the adjuster screw clock-
wise until it locks.
AT THIS POINT
To service any one specific component, only limited
disassembly of components may be necessary. Note
the AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.
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