Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual page 108

9. Install left bearing flange/bearing assembly and
seat it firmly into the cover.
10. Apply a liberal amount of grease to the O-ring;
then install it on the assembled cover assembly
making sure to seat the O-ring down around the
circumference of the bearing flange.
11. Making sure the O-ring is properly positioned on
the gear case cover assembly, install the cover
with existing hardware. Account for the ID tag.
Tighten the cap screws to 23 ft-lb.
NOTE: Grease can be applied to the O-ring for
ease of assembling.
NOTE: If a new gear case housing is being
installed, tighten the cap screws to 25-31 ft-lb.
Removing Needle Bearing
NOTE: Removing the needle bearing is rarely
necessary. Avoid removing the needle bearing
unless the bearing is clearly damaged.
NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a
rear gear case.
1. Place a 1/4 in. drill bit on the inside surface of the
needle bearing (against the bottom side); then drill
through the pinion shaft needle bearing housing.
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2. Using a propane torch, heat the area surrounding
the needle bearing to soften the Loctite.
3. Using a flat-nosed punch, drive the bearing out of
the housing.
Installing Needle Bearing
1. Apply green Loctite #609 to the outside of a new
bearing; then place the new bearing into the hous-
ing.
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