Joining Crankcase Halves - Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual

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9. Engage the shift forks into the gear shift shaft and
push the shift fork shaft into the crankcase.
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AT THIS POINT
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Proper transmission shifting should be verified by turn-
ing the gear shift shaft to select High, Low, Neutral, and
Reverse while rotating the input shaft and observing the
countershaft rotation.
The right-side crankcase is now ready for installation to
the left-side crankcase.

Joining Crankcase Halves

1. Using rubber bands, support the connecting rods to
align with the cylinder bores.
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2. Coat both sides with engine oil; then install the
spacer washer on the crankshaft with the radius
directed toward the crankshaft.
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3. Install the two alignment pins; then apply a thin bead
of silicone sealant to the crankcase mating surface.
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NOTE: When applying silicone, make sure to keep
clear of all oil galleys and ports. Do not over-apply sil-
icone.
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4. Carefully join the crankcase halves by placing the
left-side crankcase onto the assembled right side.
Secure with the cap screws (eight left side and one
right side).
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