Arctic Cat VLX 70002017, Service Manual

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16. Using an awl, remove one piston-pin circlip.
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17. Using the Piston Pin Puller, remove the piston pin.
Account for the opposite-side circlip. Remove the
piston.
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NOTE: It is advisable to remove the opposite-side
circlip prior to using the puller.
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 NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber
bands to avoid damaging the rod or install the Con-
necting Rod Holder.
Servicing Top-Side
Components
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
 NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
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AT THIS POINT
To service cylinder, see Installing Top-Side Components
sub-section.
CAUTION
When removing the cylinder, be sure to support the pis-
ton to prevent damage to the crankcase and piston.
CAUTION
Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the
crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crankcase and
the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage will result.
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AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Components
sub-section.
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AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only, proceed
to Removing Left-Side Components.