Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004, Service Manual

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REMOVING
1. Remove the seat (see Section 8).
2. Remove the three machine screws securing the
left-side panel to the frame and rear fender; then
remove the left-side panel.
3. Remove the E-clip securing the shift rod to the
engine shift arm.
KX057
4. Remove the three machine screws securing the
gear shift linkage cover to the fender and remove
the cover.
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NOTE: The cover is located inside the left-front
wheel well.
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5. Remove the axle and nut securing the shift lever to
the upper shift arm; then remove the shift lever.
Account for the spring and two O-rings on the
axle.
6. Using two open-end wrenches, remove the lock
nut (B) securing the shift rod to the upper shift
arm. Remove the shift rod and discard the lock
nut.
AF941A
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NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
INSTALLING
1. Place the shift rod into position on the engine shift
arm and secure with the existing E-clip.
KX057
2. Using a new lock nut, secure the shift rod to the
upper shift arm; then using two open-end
wrenches, tighten securely.
AF941A
KEY
1. Nut
2. Cap Screw
3. Axle
4. Lever
5. O-Ring
6. O-Ring
7. Washer
8. Spring
9. Axle
10. Handle
11. Clip
12. Linkage
13. Rod End
14. Nut
15. Bushing
16. Washer
17. E-Ring
18. Plate
19. Shield
20. Screw
21. Screw
22. Shift Arm
23. Cap Screw