Arctic Cat 2015 XR Service Manual page 37

12. Remove the clamp securing the throttle body to the
flange; then set the throttle body aside.
13. Disconnect the shift linkage from the shift lever.
14. Remove the snubber bracket from the left side of the
engine.
15. Remove the cap screws securing the exhaust pipe to
the engine; then remove the springs securing the
muffler to the exhaust pipe.
16. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipe. Account for a
grafoil seal on each end of the exhaust pipe. Discard
the seals.
17. On the 550/700, remove outer coolant hose from the
water pump; then remove the coolant hose from the
thermostat housing. On the 500, remove the upper
and lower coolant hose from the water pump; then
remove the coolant hose from the cylinder head.
XR156A
XR159A
18. Remove the four cap screws securing the output
shaft to the rear gear case flange; then remove the
four cap screws securing the input shaft to the front
differential flange.
XR160
19. Support the engine and remove the two through-bolts
securing the engine assembly to the frame; then
remove the engine from the left side.
550/700
550/700
500
XR151
XR157
XR162A
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