Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual page 45

7. Using an awl, rotate the C-ring in its groove until it is
out of the cylinder head; then remove the C-ring.
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to drop the C-ring
into the crankcase.
8. Bend the washer tabs down and remove the two cap
screws securing the sprocket to the camshaft; then
drop the sprocket off the camshaft being careful not to
drop the locating pin into the engine.
9. While holding the chain, slide the sprocket and cam-
shaft out of the cylinder head.
GZ405
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NOTE: Loop the chain over the cylinder head and
secure it to keep it from falling into the crankcase.
10. Remove the five nuts securing the cylinder head to the
cylinder; then remove the four cylinder head cap
GZ155
screws and washers.
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NOTE: Removing the starter will simplify removal of
the front cylinder base nuts.
GZ154A
11. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder, remove
the gasket, and account for two alignment pins; then
remove the cam chain guide.
CC266D
GZ408
GZ209A
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