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9850064 R03 - 2021 650 / 850 Matryx Trail Performance / Crossover Snowmobile Service Manual
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4. Remove the nuts
e
and washers from the rear of the
housing.
NOTICE
Note that a stud plate is riveted to the tunnel. The stud
plate does not need to be removed.
5. Remove the fasteners
r
that secure the chaincase
housing to the front clip and bulkhead cooler.
6. Remove the rivets
t
securing the bulkhead floor to
the chaincase housing.
7. Remove the rivets
y
securing the chaincase housing
to the tunnel closeoff.
8. Obtain a propane torch. Wear protective gloves,
clothing and eye wear. Apply even heat to the rear
housing flange and front spar where it mounts to the
bulkhead clip (arrows in image).
IMPORTANT
Keep flame away from flammable materials. Use
propane torch in well-ventilated area. Only apply heat to
area that requires adhesive bond separation. Do not
apply heat to areas of adhesive where bond line
separation is not needed. Doing so will require
removing the part, removing adhesive, and then re-
applying new adhesive.
9. While applying heat, carefully and slowly pull the
chaincase housing away from the chassis. Use care
as to not distort the tunnel.
FINAL DRIVE / BRAKE SYSTEMS