Countershaft - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

3. Zero the indicator and rotate the crankshaft slowly.
CAUTION
Care should be taken to support the connecting rod
when rotating the crankshaft.
4. Maximum runout must not exceed specifications.
 NOTE: Proceed to check runout on the other end of
the crankshaft by positioning the indicator contact at
point 2 and following steps 3-4.
Measuring Crankshaft (Web-to-
Web)
1. Using a calipers, measure the distance from the out-
side edge of one web to the outside edge of the other
web.
2. Acceptable width range must be within specifica-
tions.

COUNTERSHAFT

CAUTION
When disassembling the countershaft, care must be
taken to note the direction each major component
(dog, gear) faces. If a major component is installed
facing the wrong direction, transmission damage may
occur and/or the transmission will malfunction. In
either case, complete disassembly and assembly will
be required.
Disassembling
1. Remove the reverse driven gear dog; then remove
the circlip securing the reverse driven gear.
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2. Remove the splined washer; then remove the reverse
driven gear along with the bearing and bushing.
3. Remove the low driven gear washer; then remove the
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low driven gear along with the bearing and bushing.
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