Engine Mounts Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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with the location from which they were
removed can facilitate assembly.
18. Remove bolts from the front and rear engine
mounts. Remove any nuts, washers and shims
from the engine mounts.
19. With at least one assistant, lift the engine up
and remove it from the frame. Carry it to a
workbench for further disassembly.
ENGINE MOUNTS
Removal/Installation
The engine may be supported in the snowmo-
bile frame either by a support plate or by individ-
ual brackets. A thrust bumper may also be used
to limit engine movement. Refer to the appropri-
ate following section when servicing the engine
mounts.
Models equipped with a support plate. The
engine support plate and mounts (Figure 12) are
accessible after the engine is removed. See En-
gine Removal. Refer to Figure 13 for a drawing
of a typical mount assembly. Note the following
when servicing the mounts and support plate:
NOTE
To ease installation, mark location of
pieces during removal. The bolts that
hold the mounts and supports may have
different lengths.
a. Inspect the engine mounts, rubber mounts
and engine supports for damage. Install new
parts if the condition of the old parts is
questioned.
NOTE
You should replace all rubber mounts at
the same time.
b. Inspect all engine and support mount bolts
for damage. Replace damaged bolts with
the same type.
c. Inspect the washers for damage.
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CHAPTER FIVE
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