Removing Engine/Transmission; Frame - Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual

Removing
Engine/Transmission
Many service procedures can be performed without
removing the engine/transmission from the frame.
Closely observe the note introducing each sub-section for
this important information.
1. Drive or lift the vehicle onto wheel ramps or other
lift that supports vehicle by its wheels; then shift the
transmission into park.
2. Remove the seats; then remove the battery cover and
disconnect the negative battery cable. On the 4X,
remove the rear center console.
3. Remove the belly panel from under the engine. On
the 4X, remove the seat belt anchors; then remove
the rear splash panels.
4. Remove the three Allen-head cap screws from the
front output drive flange; then remove the starter
cable.
WC187C
5. Remove all nuts and screws securing the rear body
panel; then loosen the gas tank fill hose clamp and
remove the cover forward through the ROPS tubes.
Seal the fill hose to prevent contamination of gas or
vapor escaping.
WC186
6. Remove the cargo box; then disconnect the gasline
hose connector from the fuel pump and separate the
fuel pump/level sensor connector.
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WC179A
7. Disconnect the taillight/brakelight connectors; then
carefully pry the wire harness anchors from the cross
members. Mark the location of and remove the nylon
tie.
WC179B
8. Remove the springs from the exhaust pipe to muffler
connectors and remove the muffler. Account for the
grafoil seal.
WC898A
9. Remove the two cargo box supports; then remove the
heat shield leaving the rear coil attached to the radia-
tor assembly.