Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004 Service Manual page 65

7. Install the inserts into the connecting rods and
caps; then use plastigauge (A) to measure
connecting rod/crankshaft clearance (B). Tighten
the connecting rod nuts to 3.5 kg-m (25 ft-lb).
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NOTE: Do not move the connecting rod with
plastigauge installed or the reading will be com-
promised.
8. Remove the connecting rods and read the
clearance with the gauge provided. The clearance
must be 0.028-0.052 mm (0.0011-0.0020 in.)
standard with a maximum service limit of 0.09
mm (0.0035 in.).
9. Clean off all traces of plastigauge from the
crankshaft and inserts; then assemble on the
crankshaft using clean, molybdenum disulfide oil
on the inserts (A). Make sure that the "OUT"
marks (B) on both connecting rods are directed
towards the outside of the crankshaft and the
grooves (C) of the cap and connecting rod are on
the same side.
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ATV2074A
10. Install the crankshaft assembly in the right
crankcase half.
11. Using a press, install the driven shaft in the
crankcase until it is bottomed; then install the
needle bearings (B) on the low gear (A) along with
the high gear (D).
12. Install the idler shaft (A) with gear assembly (B),
spacer (C), and spacer (D); then install spacer (E)
with the stepped side (F) directed outward.
ATV2072A
13. Install a spacer, toothed washer (A), and the circlip
on the driven shaft.
KX313
KX314A
KX315