37
Removing Engine/
Transmission
(Wildcat/X)
Many service procedures can be performed without removing
the engine/transmission from the frame. Closely observe the
note introducing each sub-section for this important informa-
tion.
1. Drive or lift the vehicle onto wheel ramps or other lift that
supports vehicle by its wheels; then shift the transmission
into park.
2. Remove the seats; then remove the battery cover and dis-
connect the negative battery cable.
3. From under the vehicle, remove the belly panel from
under the engine.
4. Remove the three Allen-head cap screws from the front
output drive flange; then remove the starter cable.
WC187A
WC187B
5. Remove all nuts and screws securing the rear body panel;
then loosen the gas tank fill hose clamp and remove the
cover forward through the ROPS tubes. Seal the fill hose
to prevent contamination of gas or vapor escaping.
WC186
6. Remove the cargo box; then disconnect the gasline hose
connector from the fuel pump and separate the fuel pump/
level sensor connector.
WC179A
7. Disconnect the taillight/brakelight connectors; then care-
fully pry the wire harness anchors from the cross mem-
bers. Mark the location of and remove the nylon tie.
WC179B
8. Remove the springs from the exhaust pipe to muffler con-
nectors and remove the muffler. Account for two grafoil
seals.
WC153A
