2008 Arctic Cat Prowler / Prowler XT/XTX ATV Service Manual, Page 66Get this manual
If tooth contact pattern is comparable to an incorrect pattern, correct tooth contact according to the following chartTooth Contact Contacts at Top Contacts at Root
Measuring Connecting Rod (Big End Side-to-Side) 1Push the lower end of the connecting rod to one side of the crankshaft journal2Using feeler gauge, measure the gap between the connecting rod and crankshaft journal
Shim Correction
Decrease Shim Thickness Increase Shim Thickness
NOTE: To correct tooth contact, steps and (with NOTE) of "Correcting Backlash" must be followed and the above "Tooth ContactShim Correction" chart must be consulted
! CAUTION
After correcting tooth contact, backlash must again be checked and corrected (if necessary)Continue the correcting backlashcorrecting tooth contact procedures until they are both within tolerance values
CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY Measuring Connecting Rod (Small End Inside Diameter) 1Insert snap gauge into the upper connecting rod small end bore; then remove the gauge and measure it with micrometer