Oil Pump/Crankshaft Seal - Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual

3. Install the timing belt (see Left-Side Components
in this section).
4. Fill the cooling system with coolant (see Section 4).
5. Check for coolant leaks and proper coolant level.

OIL PUMP/CRANKSHAFT SEAL

Removing
1. Remove the timing belt (see Left-Side Compo-
nents in this section).
2. Remove the timing belt drive pulley. Account for a
key.
3. Remove the screws securing the oil pump to the
engine block; then tap lightly on the oil pump with
a plastic mallet to loosen the gasket and remove
the oil pump assembly from the crankshaft.
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NOTE: The keyway in the crankshaft MUST be in
the 12 o'clock position before attempting to
remove the oil pump.
AT THIS POINT
If the oil pump is being removed for servicing, pro-
ceed to Servicing in this sub-section. If the left-side
crankshaft seal is being replaced, proceed to step 5.
4. Using an appropriate seal removal tool, remove
the crankshaft oil seal from the oil pump housing
being careful not to mar or scratch the seal bore.
5. Thoroughly clean the seal bore making sure it is
free of all oil and sealant and free of any nicks or
burrs.
6. Soak a new oil seal in clean engine oil for approxi-
mately 30 minutes; then using an appropriate
driver, drive the seal into the oil pump housing
until flush with the outer seal bore.
NOTE: If there is a groove worn in the crankshaft
where the seal contacts, press the seal into the
bore an additional 2 mm (.080 in.).
Servicing
NOTE: The oil pump is a non-serviceable compo-
nent and must be replaced as an assembly. Only
the crankshaft seal is serviceable. When replacing
the oil pump, install a new oil seal (proceed to
Installing).
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