Left-Side Components; Removing Left-Side Components - Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual

B. Remove each ring by working it toward the
dome of the piston while rotating it out of the
groove.
AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side
Components sub-section.
AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only,
proceed to Removing Left-Side Components.

Left-Side Components

NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove
and disassemble only those components which
need to be addressed and to service only those
components. The technician should use discretion
and sound judgment.
AT THIS POINT
To service any one specific component, only
limited disassembly of components may be
necessary. Note the AT THIS POINT information
in each sub-section.
NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have
to be removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Left-Side
Components
A. Recoil Starter
B. Starter Cup
C. Cover/Stator Assembly
1. Remove the four recoil starter cover cap screws.
Remove the recoil starter assembly noting the
location of the single washer. Note the condition
of the recoil cover gasket. Replace if damaged.
AT THIS POINT
To service the recoil starter, see Servicing
Left-Side Components sub-section.
2. Remove the flange nut securing the starter cup
to the crankshaft; then remove the starter cup.
Account for the O-ring inside the cup.
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3. Lay the engine/transmission on its right side.
Remove the 15 left-side cover-to-crankcase
mounting cap screws noting the location of the 8
mm cap screw with the washer near the middle
of the left-side cover. Keep the differ-
ent-lengthed 6 mm cap screws in order for
installing purposes.
4. Using Side Case Puller (p/n 0644-262) and the
6 mm adapter, remove the left-side cover w/sta-
tor assembly. Note the condition of the gasket.
Replace if necessary. Account for the two align-
ment pins and the position of the shifter bracket
for installing purposes.
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