Arctic Cat HDX 500 2017, Service Manual

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2. Using a plastic mallet, lightly tap the case halves
together until cap screws can be installed.
3. From the right side, install the crankcase cap screws
noting the location of the different-sized cap screws;
then tighten only until snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the cap
screws.
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4. From the left side, install the remaining crankcase
cap screws; then tighten only until snug.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the cap
screws.
5. In a crisscross pattern, tighten the 8 mm cap screws
until the halves are correctly joined; then tighten to
21 ft-lb.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
6. In a crisscross pattern, tighten the 6 mm cap screws
to 10 ft-lb.

NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
Servicing Engine (700)
Top-Side Components.................................................81
Removing Top-Side Components................................81
Servicing Top-Side Components.................................85
Installing Top-Side Components..................................90
Left-Side Components ................................................94
Removing Left-Side Components ...............................95
Servicing Left-Side Components.................................96
Installing Left-Side Components .................................98
Right-Side Components ............................................101
Removing Right-Side Components ...........................101
Servicing Right-Side Components ............................104
Installing Right-Side Components .............................108
Center Crankcase Components ................................111
Separating Crankcase Halves ...................................111
Disassembling Crankcase Half .................................112
Servicing Center Crankcase Components ................113
Assembling Crankcase Half ......................................119
Joining Crankcase Halves .........................................120
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. Valve Cover/Rocker Arms
B. Cylinder Head/Camshaft
 NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing inspec-
tion plug; then using a socket and ratchet, rotate the
crankshaft to top-dead-center of the compression
stroke.
1. Remove the two tappet covers.

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.

AT THIS POINT
To service any one specific component, only limited dis-
assembly of components may be necessary. Note the
AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.