Installing Engine/Transmission - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

2. Lightly oil all bearings and grease all shafts in the
right-side crankcase.
3. Using a plastic mallet, lightly tap the case halves
together until cap screws can be installed.
4. From the right side, install the 8 mm cap screws;
then tighten only until snug.
 NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
5. From the left side, install the remaining 8 mm cap
screws (two inside the case); then tighten only until
snug.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure

no binding or sticking occurs.
6. From the left side, install the case half 6 mm cap
screws; then tighten only until snug.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure

no binding or sticking occurs.
7. From the right side, install the 6 mm cap screws;
then tighten only until snug.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure

no binding or sticking occurs.
8. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 8 mm
cap screws (from steps 4-5) until the halves are cor-
rectly joined; then tighten to 21 ft-lb.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure

no binding or sticking occurs.
9. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 6 mm
cap screws (from steps 6-7) to 10 ft-lb.
 NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
AT THIS POINT
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After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Installing
Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side Com-
ponents.
Installing
Engine/Transmission
NOTE: Always use new gaskets and O-rings when-

ever servicing the ATV.
1. From the left side, place the engine/transmission into
the frame; then slide the engine rearward as far as
possible.
2. Slightly raise the rear of the engine and engage the
front drive coupler into the splines of the front drive
output yoke; then slide the engine forward as far as
possible.
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3. Raise the rear of the engine and place a block
beneath it; then install the propeller shaft and output
flange into the rear drive coupler securing the boot
with new clamps.
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4. Remove the block from beneath the engine; then align
the rear flanges and secure with four cap screws
(coated with red Loctite #271). Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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5. Install the engine mounting through-bolts and
mounting hardware; then tighten to 42 ft-lb.
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