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GZ448A
7. Make sure the locating pins on the front and rear bearings
are correctly seated in the crankcase.
8. Install two alignment pins into the upper crankcase assem-
bly; then apply a thin bead of silicone sealant to the lower
crankcase cover.
GZ452A
GZ451
9. Carefully place the lower crankcase cover onto the joined
crankcase halves; then secure with the cap screws. Tighten
the 6 mm cap screws to 8 ft-lb and the 8 mm cap screws to
20 ft-lb.
H2-012B
10. Install the oil screen; then apply a thin bead of silicone
sealant to the oil strainer cap and secure with the cap
screws. Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
H2-012A
Installing Engine/
Transmission
(Wildcat/X)
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends new gaskets and O-
rings be installed whenever servicing the vehicle.
1. Install the front exhaust pipe onto the engine with a new
grafoil gasket but do not torque; then using a suitable
engine hoist and equalizer sling, lower the engine into the
vehicle.
2. Apply a liberal amount of molybdenum grease to the rear
output splines and in the coupler boot; then align and
engage the splines and coupler.
AT THIS POINT
After completing center crankcase components, proceed to
Installing Right-Side Components, to Installing Left-Side
Components, and to Installing Top-Side Components.
