Center Crankcase Components; Separating Crankcase Halves - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

NOTE: At this point, the cap screw can be
removed from the driven pulley face.
17. Rotate the V-belt and drive/driven assemblies until
the V-belt is flush with the top of the driven pulley.
18. Install two alignment pins and place a new V-belt
cover gasket into position on the clutch cover. In a
crisscross pattern, tighten cap screws to 8 ft-lb.
19. If removed, install the brake pedal and tighten to 25
ft-lb.
Center Crankcase
Components
NOTE: This procedure cannot be done with the
engine/transmission in
Removing procedures for Top-Side, Left-Side, and
Right-Side must precede this procedure.
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.
KC141
KC142A
the frame. Complete
Separating Crankcase
Halves
1. Remove the left-side and right-side cap screws
securing the crankcase halves noting the position of
the different-sized cap screws for joining purposes.
2. Using Crankcase Separator/Crankshaft Remover and
tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, separate the
crankcase halves. Account for two alignment pins.
NOTE: To keep the shaft/gear assemblies intact
for identification, tap the shafts toward the
left-side crankcase half when separating the
halves.
MD1006
MD1012
CC869
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