Ski-Doo 2005 MACH Z, Shop Manual, Page: 21 / 343

INTRODUCTION
– If a plate is used to align bolt:
• Apply release agent on mating surfaces.
• Put waxed paper or similar film on the sur-
faces.
• Twist bolt when inserting it to improve thread
conformation.
NOTE: NOT intended for engine stud repairs.
Repair of Small Holes/Fine Threads
Option 1: Enlarge damaged hole, then follow
STANDARD THREAD REPAIR procedure.
Option 2: Apply FORM-A-THREAD on the screw
and insert in damaged hole.
Permanent Stud Installation (light duty)
– Use a stud or thread on desired length.
– DO NOT apply release agent on stud.
– Do a STANDARD THREAD REPAIR.
– Allow to cure for 30 minutes.
– Assemble.
GASKET COMPOUND
All Parts
A00A3SA
2
1
1
3
1
1. Proper strength Loctite
2. Loctite Primer N (P/N 413 708 100) and Gasket Eliminator 515
(P/N 413 702 700) on both sides of gasket
3. Loctite Primer N only
– Remove old gasket and other contaminants
with Loctite Chisel remover (P/N 413 708 500).
Use a mechanical mean if necessary.
NOTE: Avoid grinding.
– Clean both mating surfaces with solvent.
– Spray Loctite Primer N on both mating surfaces
and on both sides of gasket. Allow to dry 1 or
2 minutes.
– Apply GASKET ELIMINATOR 515 (P/N 413 702
700) on both sides of gasket, using a clean ap-
plicator.
– Place gasket on mating surfaces and assemble
immediately.
NOTE: If the cover is bolted to blind holes (above),
apply proper strength Loctite in the hole and on
threads. Tighten.
If holes are sunken, apply proper strength Loctite
on bolt threads.
– Tighten as usual.
MOUNTING ON SHAFT
Mounting with a Press
A00A3UA
1
2
3
1. Bearing
2. Proper strength Loctite
3. Shaft
Standard
– Clean shaft external part and element internal
part.
– Apply a strip of proper strength Loctite on shaft
circumference at insert or engagement point.
NOTE: Retaining compound is always forced out
when applied on shaft.
– DO NOT use anti-seize Loctite or any similar
product.
– No curing period is required.
Mounting in Tandem
– Apply retaining compound on internal element
bore.
– Continue to assemble as shown above.
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