Installing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

2. Place a strip of plasti-gauge in each of the camshaft
lands in the cylinder head.
3. Place the valve cover on the cylinder head and secure
with the valve cover cap screws. Tighten securely.
 NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft when measuring
clearance.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the valve cover to
the cylinder; then remove the valve cover and cam-
shaft.
5. Match the width of the plasti-gauge with the chart
found on the plasti-gauge packaging to determine
camshaft to cylinder head and valve cover clearance.
6. If clearance is excessive, measure the journals of the
camshaft.
 NOTE: If the journals are worn, replace the cam-
shaft; then measure the clearance again. If it is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
Inspecting Camshaft Spring/Drive
Pin
1. Inspect the spring and drive pin for damage.
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2. If damaged, the camshaft must be replaced.
Installing Top-Side
Components
A. Piston
B. Cylinder
CC145D
1. Install the piston on the connecting rod making sure
the circlip on each side is fully seated in the piston.
 NOTE: The piston should be installed so the arrow
points toward the exhaust.
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CF061A
CF060A
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