Arctic Cat DVX 400 2004 Service Manual page 40

1. Remove the cap screw on the end of the tensioner;
then remove the two Allen-head cap screws securing
the tensioner adjuster assembly and remove the
assembly. Account for a gasket and spring.
2. Remove the valve cover cap screws in a diagonal
pattern; then remove the valve cover accounting for
two washers (1) and one rubber cushion (2).
NOTE: Before removing the camshaft journal
caps, the piston must be at top-dead-center of the
compression stroke.
3. Remove the cam chain guide (3); then remove the
camshaft journal cap screws and journal caps (4).
NOTE: Use caution not to drop the alignment
pins or the camshaft drive chain into the crank-
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case.
4. Remove the four alignment pins (5); then remove the
intake camshaft (6) keeping tension on the chain.
5. Remove the exhaust camshaft (7); then secure the
chain to prevent it from dropping into the crankcase.
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6. Remove the four cylinder head cap screws in a diag-
onal pattern noting the locations of the 6 mm and 10
mm cap screws for installing purposes; then remove
the cylinder head. Account for two alignment pins
and the head gasket.
NOTE: If the cylinder head sticks, a light tap with
a plastic mallet may be needed to loosen it.
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