Removing Needle Bearing; Installing Needle Bearing - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

6. Place the input shaft housing assembly onto the gear
case housing; then secure with the existing cap
screws. Tighten to 18 ft-lb.

Removing Needle Bearing

 NOTE: Removing the needle bearing is rarely nec-
essary. 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
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housing.
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Installing Needle Bearing

1. Apply green Loctite #609 to the outside of a new
bearing; then place the new bearing into the housing.
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