Arctic Cat VLX 70002017, Service Manual

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CC018D
11. Remove the four cylinder head bolts. Account for the
washers.
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12. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder, remove
the gasket, and account for two alignment pins; then
remove the cam chain guide.
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CC022D
C. Cylinder
D. Piston
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NOTE: Steps 1-12 in the preceding sub-section must
precede this procedure.
13. Loosen the clamp securing the coolant hose to the
union; then detach the hose.
14. Remove the two nuts securing the cylinder to the
crankcase.
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15. Lift the cylinder off the crankcase taking care not to
allow the piston to drop against the crankcase.
Account for the gasket and two alignment pins.
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AT THIS POINT
To service valves and cylinder head, see Servicing
Top-Side Components sub-section.

AT THIS POINT
To inspect cam chain guide, see Servicing Top-Side
Components sub-section.