Removing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

AT THIS POINT
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To service any one specific component, only limited dis-
assembly of components may be necessary. Note the
AT THIS POINT information in each sub-section.
 NOTE: The engine/transmission does not have to
removed from the frame for this procedure.
Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Valve Cover/Rocker Arms
B. Cylinder Head/Camshaft
 NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing inspection
plug; then using a socket and ratchet, rotate the crank-
shaft to top-dead-center of the compression stroke.
1. Remove the two tappet covers.
 NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the covers
for assembly purposes or thread them back into the
head to keep them separated.
2. Remove the twelve cap screws securing the valve
cover to the head.
3. Remove all cap screws except the two top-side cap
screws next to the spark plug. These will keep the
alignment pins in place. Note the two rubber washers
on the remaining cap screws.
4. Remove the valve cover. Account for and note the
orientation of the cylinder head plug. Note the loca-
tion of the two alignment pins.
5. Loosen the cap screw on the end of the tensioner;
then remove the two cap screws securing the ten-
sioner adjuster assembly and remove the assembly.
Account for a gasket.
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6. Using an awl, rotate the C-ring in its groove until it is
out of the cylinder head; then remove the C-ring.
 NOTE: Care should be taken not to drop the C-ring
down into the crankcase.
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