Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual page 46

12. If the remaining cylinder head is to be serviced, apply
tension to the loose timing chain and rotate the second
cylinder to top-dead-center of the compression stroke;
then repeat steps 2-11 on the other cylinder head.
AT THIS POINT
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To service valves and cylinder head, see Servicing
Top-Side Components sub-section.
AT THIS POINT

To inspect cam chain guide, see Servicing Top-Side
Components sub-section.
C. Cylinders
D. Pistons
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NOTE: Steps 1-12 in the preceding sub-section
must precede this procedure.
13. Remove the cap screws securing the water hose union
to the cylinder; then remove the union from the cylin-
der. Account for an O-ring.
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14. Remove the two nuts securing the cylinder to the
crankcase.
GZ151
GZ161
15. Lift the cylinder off the crankcase taking care not to
allow the piston to drop against the crankcase.
Account for the gasket and two alignment pins.
GZ140A
GZ141A
GZ160A
GZ142
GZ144