Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual page 347

NOTE: Do not move the connecting rod with
plastigauge installed or the reading will be com-
promised.
8. Remove the connecting rods and read the clear-
ance with the gauge provided. The clearance
must be 0.028-0.052 mm (0.0011-0.0020 in.)
standard with a maximum service limit of 0.09
mm (0.0035 in.).
9. Clean off all traces of plastigauge from the
crankshaft and inserts; then assemble on the
crankshaft using clean, molybdenum disulfide
oil on the inserts (A). Make sure that the "OUT"
marks (B) on both connecting rods are directed
towards the outside of the crankshaft and the
grooves (C) of the cap and connecting rod are on
the same side.
10. Install the crankshaft assembly in the right
crankcase half.
11. Using a press, install the driven shaft in the
crankcase until it is bottomed; then install the
needle bearings (B) on the low gear (A) along
with the high gear (D).
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12. Install the idler shaft (A) with gear assembly
(B), spacer (C), and spacer (D); then install
spacer (E) with the stepped side (F) directed out-
ward.
13. Install a spacer, toothed washer (A), and the cir-
clip on the driven shaft.
14. Apply clean engine oil to the shift rod (A), shift
fork (B), and needle bearing (C); then install the
shift rod with shifter, spacer (D), and needle
bearing.
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