Arctic Cat 2014 M 2-STROKE Service Manual page 57

 NOTE: The seal must be installed with its spring
side towards the crankshaft.
3. Install the snap ring securing the inner seal in the
crankcase.
4. Using the seal driver, carefully install the outer water
pump seal. Gently tap the seal down into position
until it seats itself against its flange.
5. Secure the upper crankcase half upside-down on a
suitable support; then install the C-ring (A), the four
bearing retaining pins (B), and the two crankcase
dowel pins (C).
6. Apply a thin coat of Loctite 5900 Sealant to the
entire bottom half of the crankcase sealing surface.
7. Place the crankshaft end bearings into position mak-
ing sure the bearing retaining pin holes are posi-
tioned inward.
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8. Install the crankshaft into the upper crankcase half.
Be sure the alignment hole in each bearing is posi-
tioned over its respective retaining pin in the crank-
case; then seat the crankshaft.
 NOTE: To check the bearing for proper position,
place the point of a sharp tool into the dimple found
in the bearing race. Strike the tool with the palm of
the hand in either direction. If the bearing moves, it
isn't positioned correctly and must be rotated until it
drops onto the retaining pin.
If the bearings are not properly seated during assembly,
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the crankcase halves will not seal tightly and severe
engine damage will result.
9. Assemble the crankcase halves; then install the
crankcase cap screws securing the crankcase halves.
10. Tighten cap screws (1-10) in two steps using the pat-
tern shown. First tighten cap screws 1-10 to 15 ft-lb;
then tighten cap screws 1-10 to 33 ft-lb.
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CAUTION
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