Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual page 77

2. Using a suitable press, install the driven gear (C) on
the shaft until the gear firmly seats on the shoulder of
the shaft.
3. If installing the existing shaft, start with the shims
removed during disassembly or if installing a new
shaft, start with approximately 1.0 mm shims at point
(D); then install the output driveshaft bearing (E)
making sure the locating pin is directed toward the
center of the shaft.
MT011A
4. Install a new seal (F), output yoke (G), washer, and
nut (H) and tighten to 200 ft-lb.
MT011B
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NOTE: Do not use a new lock nut at this time as this
procedure may have to be repeated.
5. Place the assembled shaft into the left crankshaft case;
then lightly coat the gear teeth with machinist's
lay-out dye. Rotate the shafts through several rotations
in both directions. Gear contact should extend from
the root to the top of the gear teeth.
MT012
6. To adjust tooth contact, use the following chart to cor-
rectly shim the driven shaft.
Tooth Contact
Contact at Top
Contact at Root
7. After correct tooth contact is established, proceed to
Checking Backlash in this sub-section.
FW-003A
MT008B
MT016A
Shim Correction
Increase Shim Thickness
Decrease Shim Thickness
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