Assembling Crankcase Half - Arctic Cat 2008 Prowler Service Manual

Assembling Crankcase
1. Install the output shaft assembly into the crankcase
making sure the two gears, shim, washer, and nut
are properly sequenced.
NOTE: The beveled side of the secondary drive
gear must face upward.
2. Apply red Loctite #271 to the threads of the output
shaft; then secure with the flange nut. Tighten nut
to 62 ft-lb; then using a punch, peen the nut.
3. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to the crank-
shaft bearing. Using a propane torch, heat the
bearing until the oil begins to smoke; then slide the
crankshaft assembly into place.
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NOTE: If heating the bearing is not possible, the
crankshaft can be installed using a crankshaft
installing tool.
4. 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 clock-
wise into the journal area to allow the crank bal-
ancer to be fully seated.
5. Place the key into the crank balancer keyway; then
install the crank balancer gear making sure the
alignment dots on the crank balancer gear and the
crankshaft gear align.
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