Joining Crankcase Halves; Installing Engine/Transmission - Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual

Joining Crankcase
1. Verify that the two alignment pins are in place and
that both case halves are clean and grease free.
Apply Three Bond Sealant to the mating surfaces.
Place the right-side half onto the left-side half.
2. Using a plastic mallet, lightly tap the case halves
together until cap screws can be installed.
3. From the right side, install the crankcase cap
screws noting the location of the different-sized
cap screws; then tighten only until snug.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the
cap screws.
4. From the left side, install the remaining crankcase
cap screws; then tighten only until snug.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs while tightening the
cap screws.
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5. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 8
mm cap screws until the halves are correctly
joined; then tighten to 21 ft-lb.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
6. In a crisscross/case-to-case pattern, tighten the 6
mm cap screws to 10 ft-lb.
NOTE: Rotate the shafts back and forth to ensure
no binding or sticking occurs.
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After completing center crankcase components, pro-
ceed to Installing Right-Side Components, to Install-
ing Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side
Components.
Engine/Transmission
1. From the right side, place the engine/transmission
into the frame tilting the top-side forward to clear
the frame member.
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2. Install the front and rear engine mounting
through-bolts and secure with the flange nuts.
Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
3. Align the front and rear output flanges with the
drive couplers; then secure with the screws and
tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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