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

14. Using the Piston-Pin Puller (p/n 0644-328),
remove the piston pin. Account for the oppo-
site-side circlip. Remove the piston.
NOTE: It is advisable to remove the oppo-
site-side circlip prior to using the puller.
NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber
bands to avoid damaging the rod or install the
Connecting Rod Holder (p/n 0444-006).
! CAUTION
Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside
the crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crank-
case and the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage
will result.
NOTE: If the existing rings will not be replaced
with new rings, note the location of each ring for
proper installation. When replacing with new rings,
replace as a complete set only. If the piston rings
must be removed, remove them in this sequence.
A. Starting with the top ring, slide one end of the
ring out of the ring-groove.
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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. Hi/Low Shifter Assembly
C. Speed Sensor Housing
D. Cover
1. Remove the cap screws securing the recoil
starter assembly to the left-side cover; then
remove the recoil starter.
AT THIS POINT
To service the recoil starter, see Servicing
Left-Side Components sub-section.
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