Arctic Cat VLX 70002017, Service Manual

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Torque Specifications
 NOTE: Torque specifications have the following tol-
erances:
* w/Blue Loctite #243 ** w/Red Loctite #271 *** w/Green Loctite #609
**** w/Three Bond Sealant ***** w/ “Patch-Lock”
Torque (ft-lb) Tolerance
0-15 ±20%
16-39 ±15%
40+ ±10%
EXHAUST COMPONENTS
Part Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Exhaust Pipe Engine 20 27
Spark Arrester Muffler 48
in.-lb
5.5
O
2
Sensor Muffler 19 26
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Coil Air Filter Housing 10
in.-lb
1
STEERING COMPONENTS
Bearing Housing Frame 20 27
Bearing Flange Frame 20 27
Steering Post Support Frame 20 27
Tie Rod End Knuckle/Steering Post 30 41
Jam Nut Tie Rod 35 47
EPS Housing Frame 35 47
Steering Post EPS Unit 11 15
Steering Arm EPS Unit 11 15
BRAKE COMPONENTS
Brake Disc* Hub 15 20
Brake Hose Caliper/Cylinder 20 27
Master Cylinder Frame 12 16
Caliper***** Knuckle 20 27
CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Brake Pedal Pedal Axle 25 34
Footrest Frame (8 mm) 20 27
Footrest Frame (10 mm) 40 54
Master Cylinder Handlebar 72
in.-lb
8
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Front)
A-Arm Frame 50 68
Knuckle Ball Joint 35 47
Shock Absorber Frame/Upper A-Arm 50 68
Ball Joint A-Arm 50 68
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Rear)
Shock Absorber (Upper) Frame 50 68
Shock Absorber (Lower) Lower A-Arm 20 27
A-Arm Frame 50 68
Knuckle A-Arm 50 68
DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS
Front Differential Frame/Differential Bracket 38 52
Oil Fill Plug Front Differential/Rear Drive 16 22
Wheel (Steel) Hub 40 54
Wheel
(Aluminum w/black nuts)
Hub 60 81
Wheel
(Aluminum w/chrome nuts)
Hub 80 108
Rear Gear Case Frame 38 52
Hub Shaft/Axle 200 272
Oil Drain Plug Front Differential/Rear Drive 45
in.-lb
5
Pinion Housing Differential Housing 23 31
Differential Housing Cover*** Differential Housing 23 31
Input Shaft Assembly Differential Housing 23 31
DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS (cont)
Part Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Thrust Button** Gear Case Cover 8 11
Input Shaft/Housing Gear Case 23 31
Output Shaft** Rear Gear Case Flange 20 27
Bead Lock Wheel 13 17
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
Engine Mounting Through-Bolt Frame 40 54
Cam Sprocket** Camshaft 10 14
Cylinder Crankcase 8 11
Valve Cover Cylinder Head 8.5 11.5
Tappet Cover Valve Cover 8.5 11.5
Cylinder Head (Cap Screw) Crankcase (step 1)
(step 2)
(final)
20
30
37 27
41
50
Cylinder Head Nut (6 mm) Cylinder 8.5 11.5
Cylinder Head Nut (8 mm) Cylinder 18 24.5
Clutch Shoe** Crankshaft 221 300
Driven Pulley** Driveshaft 162 220
Ground Wire Engine 8 11
Magneto Cover Crankcase 9.5 13
Speed Sensor Housing Crankcase 8.5 11.5
Oil Drain Plug Engine 16 22
Movable Drive Face** Centrifugal Clutch
Housing
162 220
Starter Clutch** Flywheel 26 35
Output Shaft Nut** Output Shaft 59 80
Output Yoke Nut** Output Shaft 200 270
Stator Coil** Magneto Cover (New) 13 18
Stator Coil Magneto Cover (Existing) 11.5 15
Oil Strainer Crankcase 54
in.-lb
6
Rotor/Flywheel** Crankshaft 107 145
Oil Pump** Crankcase 8.5 11.5
Crankcase Half (6 mm) Crankcase Half 10 14
Crankcase Half (8 mm) Crankcase Half 21 28
Shift Cam Stopper Crankcase 8 11
Starter Motor Crankcase 10 14
Shift Cam Plate Shift Cam Shaft 8 11
Inner Clutch Cover/Housing Crankcase 10 14
V-Belt Cover Inner Clutch Cover 44
in.-lb
5
Crankshaft Bushing Crankshaft 25 34
Oil Pump Drive Gear** Crank Balancer Shaft 63 85
Outer Magneto Cover Left-Side Cover 8.5 11.5
Secondary Shaft Bearing
Housing** Crankcase Half 25 34
Water Pump/Housing Magneto Cover 8.5 11.5