Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 92

 NOTE: Make sure the "Y" marks (A) on the connect-
ing rods face towards the right side (MAG side) of the
crankshaft. Make sure the characters (B) on both the
connecting rod and connecting rod cap are aligned.
12. Seat the connecting rods to the crankshaft; then
install the connecting rod caps, new cap screws, and
new nuts. Tighten only until snug at this time.
13. Alternately, tighten each of the connecting rod nuts
evenly to 14 ft-lb; then put a mark (A) on the corner
of the connecting rod nut #1 and the connecting rod
nut #2. Tighten the connecting rod nut further to
reach the specified angle (115-125°).
 NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft one revolution to ver-
ify free movement.
14. Using Three Bond Sealant, apply a light film of seal-
ant onto the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower
engine cases.
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 NOTE: Do not allow any sealant to come into con-
tact with the oil galley or crankshaft journal bearings.
Do not apply sealant to within 0.08-0.12 in. of the
crankshaft journal bearings.
SNO-299A
15. Install the lower crankcase half to the upper engine
case; then verify the cases are properly seated
together.
16. Install the cap screws into the proper locations in the
crankcase; then with the torque pattern shown as
numbered on the case, tighten the cap screws only
until snug.
 NOTE: Lubricate cap screws 1-8 threads and wash-
ers with engine oil. Lubricate bolts 9-15 and 19-24
threads and mating surface with engine oil. Apply
Three Bond Sealant to the threads of cap screws 16-
18.
17. Tighten crankcase cap screws 1-8 to 11 ft-lb; then
loosen and re-tighten to 11 ft-lb.
18. Tighten the cap screws 1-8 an additional 65°-70°.
SNO-300A
SNO-301
SNO-302
SNO-303