Install Mainshaft And Shim End Play - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

ENGINE SERVICING (ASSEMBLY)
Fig. 11-43
Install Mainshaft and Check End Play
Equipment Necessary: Oil, Snap Ring Pliers and
Feeler Gauge
1. Lubricate the Magneto end cover bearing with
oil.
2. Slide the mainshaft threaded end through the
end cover starting from the inside (rotor
sliding surface).
3. Heat the spacer thrust ring(s) in hot oil. Slide
spacer thrust ring(s), Fig. 11 -44, on the main-
shaft and press into position. Ensure the
spacer thrust ring(s) fully seat against the
stop seat on the mai nshaft, Fig. 11-44.
Fig. 11-44
11-24
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Note: If shims were removed during
disassembly, same quantity must always be
installed during assembly. These shims are
necessary to maintain correct mainshaft end play_
4. Secure mainshaft in the end cover with the
snap ring, using a snap ring pliers, Fig. 11-45.
Fig. 11-45
5. I nsert a feeler gauge or wire gauge to the
inside of the snap ring, Fig. 11-46. Measure-
ment is to be from 0.000 - 0.001 inch. Shim
as required to obtain the correct measure-
ment.
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Note: It may be necessary to bend the feeler
gauge or wire gauge at the end to gain access
between the snap ring and shim(s) for checking
end play.
Fig. 11-46
6. Apply high-temperature grease (Bosch Ft1v4
or Ft1v8) on the sealing lip of the oil seal.
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