Arctic Cat Pantera 3000 Service Manual page 94

ZJ052B
 NOTE: Because the connecting rods and connecting
rod caps are unique, note the I.D. marks and keep all
associated parts together for assembling purposes.
29. Carefully remove the crankshaft from the engine;
then account for the PTO-side end seal, the two
thrust bearings, and three bearing halves.
 NOTE: For assembling purposes, note the oil
grooves of the thrust bearings face the counterweights
of the crankshaft. Mark the MAG-side bearing for
assembly purposes.
ZJ046A
30. Reinstall the connecting rod caps with cap screws
into the rods; then using a soft hammer, gently tap
the piston assembly out the top side of the cylinder.
ZJ044
CAUTION
Pistons can be removed from the top side of the cylin-
der only.
31. Remove the oil separator plates for the lower crank-
case half and account for the eight Allen-head cap
screws.
ZJ047A
32. Remove the Allen-head cap screws securing the pis-
ton cooling jets to the upper crankcase half; then
remove the jets and account for the O-rings.
ZJ054A
ZJ035
NOTE: For assembling purposes, ensure the orifices

in the piston cooling jets are cleared of any dirt and/or
debris.
ZJ055A
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