Installing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 2016 Wildcat Sport Service Manual

Inspecting Camshaft Bearing Journal
1. Inspect the bearing journal for scoring, seizure
marks, or pitting.
2. If excessive scoring, seizure marks, or pitting is
found, the cylinder head assembly must be replaced.
 NOTE: If the journals are worn, replace the cam-
shaft.
Installing Top-Side
Components
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends new gaskets be used
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when assembling the engine.
1. Before installing on the connecting rod, install the
inside piston circlip into the piston making sure the
open end curve is in the piston opening.
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2. Install the piston on the connecting rod making sure
the "IN" is facing the intake side of the engine and
slide the piston pin through the piston; then install
the other piston circlip.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other piston.
4. Install a new base gasket and the two dowel pins.
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5. Apply a generous amount of lubricant to both of the
pistons and the inside of the cylinders.
6. Using an appropriate ring compressor, compress the
rings and slide the cylinder over the pistons.
7. Pull the chain up through the cylinder and slide the
cylinder down onto the dowel pins.
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8. Install the chain guide so it is seated at the top and
bottom.
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9. Install the two dowel pins and a new head gasket.
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10. While pulling the chain up through the head, install
the head onto the cylinder accounting for the chain
guide, chain tensioner guide, and two dowel pins.
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