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18. Connect the fan connectors, rear spark plug cap, and
rear coil primary connector.
19. Install the gas tank cradle and gas tank and secure with the
hold down bracket; then connect the fuel hose and fuel
pump/fuel level sensor connector.
20. Install the heat shield and secure with the appropriate fas-
teners; then install the cargo box supports and secure with
the cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
21. Install the muffler and secure with the spring; then tighten
the front and rear exhaust pipe cap screws to 20 ft-lb.
22. Secure the rear wiring harness to the cargo box supports as
indicated and connect the tail/brakelight connectors to the
light housings.
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23. Remove the plug on the radiator and fill the radiator
with the recommended coolant allowing air to bleed
from the loosened filler cap; then loosen the bleed
screw on the water pump allowing air trapped in the
engine to escape. Top off coolant and tighten all bleed
points securely.
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24. Install the cargo box; then remove the cap from the gas fill
hose and place the rear body panel into position. Secure
the gas tank fill hose to the filler neck and secure with the
clamp.
25. Secure the rear body panel with the appropriate fasteners;
then pour in the prescribed engine oil and connect the neg-
ative battery cable. Install the battery cover and seats.
26. Start the engine allowing it to warm up for a few minutes;
then shut the engine off and check for leaks. Check all
fluid levels and correct as necessary.
Installing Engine/
Transmission (Wildcat 4/
4X)
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.
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3. Holding the engine rearward, lift the front drive shaft and
loosely install at least one cap screw; then work the engine
down into the mounting brackets.
4. Install the engine mounting through-bolts with flat
washer, rear first; then front. Tighten new lock nuts to 40
ft-lb.
5. Support the rear of the vehicle; then remove the lateral
link pivot bolt, drop the lateral link down, and install the
upper through-bolt on the rear drive gear case. Reinstall
the lateral link, secure with the bolt and tighten a new lock
nut to 40 ft-lb.
