Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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XM251A
8. Remove the cap screws securing the MAG-side front
spar to the steering support and shock mount bracket;
then remove the spar.
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NOTE: Take care to not drop the spar inserts and
nuts when removing the spar.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
shock mount bracket support to the shock mount
brackets; then remove the shock mount bracket sup-
port.
10. Loosen the clamps securing the intake boot to the
throttle body; then remove the intake boot.
11. Loosen the clamps securing the throttle body; then
lift up the throttle body and disconnect the coolant
hoses. Set the throttle body up and out of the way.
XM252
12. Disconnect the harness connectors. Secure the har-
ness up and out of the way.
13. Remove the recoil starter from the engine. Secure it
out of the way.
XM252
14. Remove the cap screws securing the MAG-side
engine mount to the engine.
15. Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs;
then remove the cylinder head vent hose.
XM255
16. Disconnect the lower coolant hose from the front
heat exchanger; then remove the coolant hose from
the heat exchanger at the rear of the engine.
XM253A
17. Remove the four screws securing the PTO-side
engine mounting plate to the engine.
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NOTE: Before removing the cap screws, apply a
sufficient amount of heat to the cap screws to soften
the Loctite.
XM257
18. Remove the cap screw and two lock nuts securing
the engine support plate to the chassis; then lift the
engine out of the engine compartment.
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NOTE: If replacing the engine, make sure to remove
the engine support plate, exhaust manifold, and cool-
ant hoses for installation on the new engine.