Installing Engine/Transmission (1000) - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

10. Install the oil strainer; then apply a thin bead of sili-
cone sealant to the oil strainer cap and secure with
the cap screws. Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
AT THIS POINT
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After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Installing
Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side Com-
ponents.
Installing
Engine/Transmission
(1000)
 NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends that new gaskets
and O-rings be installed whenever servicing the ATV.
1. Turn the front driveline to place the output drive
yoke universal joint in the horizontal plane; then
secure the driveshaft to the right and against the
engine.
2. Install the engine/transmission into the frame from
the right side.
3. Rotate the driveshaft 90°; then lift the front of the
engine sufficiently to engage the splined shaft into
the front differential. Lower the front of the engine.
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4. Align the rear output shaft and the rear gear case
flange and install the cap screws (coated with red
Loctite #271). Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
5. Align the engine with the mounting brackets and
install the through-bolts with flat washers; then
install the flange nuts and tighten to 45 ft-lb.
6. Connect the coolant hose and tighten the clamps
securely.
7. Secure the engine and harness ground wires to the
engine and tighten the cap screw to 8 ft-lb.
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8. Install the ignition coils and tighten the cap screws to
7 ft-lb; then connect the primary wires, grounds, and
spark plug caps.
9. Connect the stator coil connector and crankshaft
position sensor connector; then connect the gear
position switch connector.
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