Assembling Crankcase Half - Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual

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4. Place the reverse driven gear onto the countershaft
making sure the bearing, bushing, and washer are
properly positioned; then secure with the circlip.
5. Place the reverse driven gear dog onto the counter-
shaft.
NOTE: The countershaft is now completely
assembled for installation.
Assembling Crankcase
Half
NOTE: For ease of assembly, install components
on the right-side crankcase half.
NOTE: If the output shaft was removed, make
sure that the proper shim is installed.
1. Install the output shaft into the crankcase making
sure the two gears, shim, washer, and nut are in the
correct order.
2. Apply red Loctite #271 to the threads of the output
shaft. Install and tighten the nut 59 ft-lb. Using a
punch, peen the nut.
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3. Apply a liberal amount of oil to the crankshaft
bearing. Using a propane torch, heat the bearing
until the oil begins to smoke; then slide the crank-
shaft assembly into place.
NOTE: If heating the bearing is not possible, the
crankshaft can be installed using a crankshaft
installer.
4. Rotate the crankshaft so the counterweight is
toward the rear of the engine. Install the counter-
balance shaft.
5. Keeping the counterbalance gear timing mark
aligned with the one on the crankshaft gear, install
the key and the counterbalance gear.
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