Installing Engine/Transmission - Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual

 NOTE: Be sure to apply sealant to the inside radius
of all cap screw locations and the entire surface of
the internal cap screw bosses.
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 Installing
Left-Side Components, and to Installing Top-Side Com-
ponents.
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Engine/Transmission
1. From the left side, place the engine into the frame
(rear of engine first) tilting the rear up to allow cylin-
der head to clear frame.
2. With engine moved rearward, engage the splines of
the front driveline into the front output drive yoke;
then move into position and install the two
through-bolts. Secure with lock nuts and tighten to
35 ft-lb.
3. Install the four cap screws securing the rear driveline
to the output drive flange and tighten to 20 ft-lb.
4. Connect coolant hoses (A) and (B) to the water pump
and connect the upper coolant hose to the thermostat
housing. Tighten all clamps securely.
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