Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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10. Secure the driveshaft reverse sprocket to the drivesh-
aft with a retaining ring; then install a existing thrust
washer on the outside of the upper reverse sprocket
and reverse idler shaft.
SNO-965A
SNO-973A
11. Install the reverse gear, fork, shift shaft, and shift
rack assembly into the chain case.
SNO-979
12. Install the chain case cover/oil tank assembly and
secure with the screws. Tighten in a crisscross pat-
tern to 105 in.-lb.
13. Fill the chain case with 12 oz of Arctic Cat Chain
Lube.
14. Install the actuator extender; then install the reverse
actuator and with a drop of blue Loctite #243 on each
screw, secure the actuator to the chain case cover.
15. Connect the speed sensor connector (A), the gear
indicator switch connector (B), and reverse actuator
connector (C).
PC067A
16. Install the right-side footrest support and secure to
the belly pan using the torx-head screw; then install
the right-side footrest.
17. Install the seat.
18. Start the engine and with the snowmobile on a jack
stand; then shift the snowmobile into and out of
reverse three times.
Drive Sprockets
REMOVING

NOTE: The drive sprockets must be removed from
the brake side.
YM-075A
1. Remove the snap ring on the brake side of the drive-
shaft; then remove the retaining plate seal.
YM-074A