Arctic Cat ZR 6000 R CROSS COUNTRY, Operator'S Manual

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CWI-014
15. Lift the pistons clear of the connecting rods and
remove the small-end connecting-rod bearings; then
remove the piston rings. Keep each piston with its
rings; keep each piston pin and bearing together as a
set.
CWI-015
16. Remove the screws securing the intake flanges.
Remove the intake manifolds and reed valve assem-
blies.
CWI-020
CWI-081
17. Remove the four screws securing the thermostat cap;
then remove the cap, gasket, and thermostat.
CWI-017
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NOTE: For assembling purposes, note that the
bypass/check valve is directed up.
CWI-018A
18. Remove the seven screws securing the water pump
cover to the crankcase and remove the cover.
Account for the O-ring gasket and the alignment
pins.
CAUTION
DO NOT use any type of punch to drive the piston pin
free of the piston; damage may result. Use a piston-pin
puller only.