Arctic Cat 2015 XR Service Manual page 112

2. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the crank-
shaft bearing. Using a propane torch, heat the bear-
ing until the oil begins to smoke; then slide the
crankshaft assembly into place.
 NOTE: If heating the bearing is not possible, the
crankshaft can be installed using a crankshaft install-
ing tool.
3. Install the crank balancer.
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 NOTE: It will be necessary to rotate the crank bal-
ancer until the counterweight is facing away from the
crankshaft; then rotate the crankshaft clockwise into
the journal area to allow the crank balancer to be fully
seated.
4. Place the key into the crank balancer keyway; then
install the crank balancer gear making sure the align-
ment dots on the crank balancer gear and the crank-
shaft gear align.
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5. Install the driveshaft.
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6. Place a washer on each end of the countershaft
assembly; then install the assembly.
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