Oil Pan Removal

[YamaCat_2014]

New to the forum, I just bought a used 2014 Arctic cat 7000 w/ 1600 miles this summer and I had the kick back / starter issue that ended up taking about 10 teeth on the starter idler gear.

So I'm in damage recovery mode and since I haven't retrieved all 10 teeth figured I better take the oil pan off.

My question is has anyone taken the oil pan off without pulling the motor? It looks like you could take out part of the front subframe and could wiggle it out.

Thanks

 

[09nytro]

By the time you take off the subframe ( whitch that a lot of work ) it would be better to loosen engine and lift it up a little ... but I think after you get air box out you should be able to get it off with out pulling anything...

 

[InRBigness]

not sure about Cat but I know that Yamaha is replacing starters even when out of warranty. Check with your dealer.