Installing Top-Side Components - Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual

6. If clearance is excessive, measure the journals of
the camshaft.
NOTE: If the journals are worn, replace the cam-
shaft; then measure the clearance again. If it is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
Inspecting Camshaft Spring/
Drive Pin
1. Inspect the spring and unloader pin for damage.
NOTE: With the weight extended, the unloader pin
should be flat-side out; with the weight retracted,
the unloader pin should be round-side out.
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2. If damaged, the camshaft must be replaced.
Installing Top-Side
Components
A. Piston
B. Cylinder
1. Lubricate the piston pin, connecting rod, and piston
pin bore with motor oil; then install the piston on
the connecting rod making sure there is a circlip on
each side and the open end of the circlip is directed
upwards or downwards.
NOTE: The piston should be installed so the
arrow points towards the exhaust.
2. Place the two alignment pins into position. Place a
new cylinder gasket into position; then place a pis-
ton holder (or suitable substitute) beneath the pis-
ton skirt and square the piston in respect to the
crankcase.
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