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NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber
bands or install a connecting rod holder to avoid
damaging the rod.
NOTE: If the existing rings will not be replaced with
new rings, note the location of each ring for proper
installation. When replacing with new rings, replace
as a complete set only. If the piston rings must be
removed, remove them in this sequence.
Servicing Top-Side
Components
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
Cleaning/Inspecting Cylinder Head
Assembly
Inspect the combustion area of the cylinder head for
cracks, burned valves or carbon build-up.
NOTE: If valves are discolored, they must be
replaced. Arctic Cat recommends taking heads to a
qualified machine shop for valve replacement or
valve seat grinding.
REMOVING VALVES
NOTE: Keep all valves and valve components as a
set. Note the original location of each valve set for
use during installation. Return each valve set to its
original location during installation.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the valve
springs and remove the valve cotters. Account for an
upper spring retainer.
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2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
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NOTE: The valve seals must be replaced.
3. Remove the valve springs; then invert the cylinder
head and remove the valves.
Measuring Valve Stem Runout
1. Support each valve stem end with the V blocks; then
check the valve stem runout using a dial indicator.
CAUTION
Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the
crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crankcase and
the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage will result.
AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Components
sub-section.
AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only, proceed
to Removing Left-Side Components.