Arctic Cat VLX 70002017, Service Manual

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6. From the opposite end of the countershaft, install the
high/low driven gear dog (A), thrust washer (B),
bearing (C), high driven gear (D), and spacer washer
(E).
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7. Install the drive gear washer and the shift forks. The
countershaft is now ready for installation.
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NOTE: When installing the countershaft assembly,
account for the washer on each end of the shaft.
Assembling Crankcase Half
1. Install the secondary drive gear assembly into the
crankcase.
MT014
2. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the crank-
shaft bearing. Using a propane torch, heat the bear-
ing until the oil begins to smoke; then slide the
crankshaft assembly into place.
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CC689
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NOTE: If heating the bearing is not possible, the
crankshaft can be installed using a crankshaft install-
ing tool.
3. Install the crank balancer.
CD832B
 NOTE: It will be necessary to rotate the crank bal-
ancer until the counterweight is facing away from the
crankshaft; then rotate the crankshaft clockwise into
the journal area to allow the crank balancer to be
fully seated.
4. Place the key into the crank balancer keyway; then
install the crank balancer gear making sure the align-
ment dots on the crank balancer gear and the crank-
shaft gear align.
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5. Install the driveshaft.