General Information/Foreword
Specifications NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice.
This Arctic Cat Service Manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the 2016 Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport. The complete manual is designed to aid service personnel in service-oriented applications. This manual is divided into sections. Each section covers a specific vehicle component or system and, in addition to the standard service procedures, includes disassembling, inspecting, and assembling instructions. When using this manual as a guide, the technician should use discretion as to how much disassembly is needed to correct any given condition. This service manual is designed primarily for use by an Arctic Cat CatMaster Basic Level technician. The procedures found in this manual are of varying difficulty, and certain service procedures in this manual require one or more special tools to be completed. The technician should use sound judgement when determining which procedures can be completed based on their skill level and access to appropriate special tools. NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively, cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is necessary.
When replacement of parts is necessary, use only genuine Arctic Cat parts. They are precision-made to ensure high quality and correct fit. Refer to the appropriate Illustrated Parts Manual for the correct part number, quantity, and description. All Arctic Cat publications and decals display the words Warning, Caution, Note, and At This Point to emphasize important information. The symbol ! WARNING identifies personal safety-related information. Be sure to follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of serious personal injury or even death. A CAUTION identifies unsafe practices which may result in vehicle-related damage. Follow the directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging part or parts of the vehicle. The symbol NOTE: identifies supplementary information worthy of particular attention. The symbol AT THIS POINT directs the technician to certain and specific procedures to promote efficiency and to improve clarity. At the time of publication, all information, photographs, and illustrations were technically correct. Some photographs used in this manual are used for clarity purposes only and are not designed to depict actual conditions. Because Arctic Cat Inc. constantly refines and improves its products, no retroactive obligation is incurred. All materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product Service and Warranty Department Arctic Cat Inc.
CHASSIS Dry Weight (approx)
478 kg (1054 lb) - Sport/XT 487 kg (1074 lb) - Limited
ROPS Tested Curb Weight
845 kg (1864 lb)
Length (overall)
280.6 cm (110.5 in.)
Height (overall)
163.3 cm (64.3 in.)
Width (overall)
152 cm (60 in.)
Tire Size
26 x 9-12R (Front) 26 x 11-12R (Rear)
Tire Inflation Pressure
0.98 kg/cm² (14 psi)
MISCELLANY Spark Plug Type
NGK CR8EB
Spark Plug Gap
0.6-0.8 mm (0.023-0.031 in.)
Gas Tank Capacity
28 L (7.4 U.S. gal.)
Coolant Capacity (approx)
3.1 L (3.2 U.S. qt)
Front Differential Capacity
198 ml (6.7 fl oz)*
Transaxle Capacity
1.2 L (1.2 U.S. qt)*
Engine Oil Capacity
2.8 L (3.0 U.S. qt) - Change 3.34 L (3.4 U.S. qt) - Overhaul
Gasoline (recommended)
87 Octane Regular Unleaded
Engine Oil (recommended)
Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic
Front Differential Lubricant
SAE Approved 80W-90 Hypoid
Transaxle Lubricant
Arctic Cat Synthetic Transaxle Fluid
Belt Width
33.0 mm (1.3”)
Brake Fluid
DOT 4
Taillight/Brakelight
High Intensity LED
Headlight
12V/60/55W
COOLING SYSTEM Cooling Fan On
203° F (95° C)
Cooling Fan Off
194° F (90° C)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Spark Plug Cap
5000 ohms
Ignition Coil Resistance
(primary) Less than 1 ohm
Ignition Coil Primary Voltage Stator Coil Resistance
Battery Voltage
(crankshaft position sensor) 100-150 ohms (AC generator) Less than 1 ohm
Crankshaft Position Sensor
1.5 AC Volts or more
AC Generator Output (no load)
65 AC volts @ 4000 RPM
Ignition Timing
10° BTDC @ 1500 RPM
VALVES AND GUIDES Valve Face Diameter
(intake) 31.6 mm (exhaust) 27.9 mm
Valve/Tappet Clearance (cold engine) (max)
(intake) 0.16 mm (exhaust) 0.22 mm
Valve Guide/Stem Clearance (max)
(intake) 0.08 mm (exhaust) 0.10 mm
Valve Guide Inside Diameter (max)
2.3 mm
Valve Seat Angle
45° +15’/+30’
Valve Spring Free Length (min)
38.7 mm
Valve Spring Tension @ 31.5 mm
19.0 kg (42 lb)
CAMSHAFT AND CYLINDER HEAD Cam Lobe Height (min)
36.5 mm
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance (max)
0.07 mm
Camshaft Journal Holder Inside Diameter
(right & center) 21.94-22.04 mm (left) 17.44-17.48 mm
Camshaft Journal Outside Diameter
(right & center) 21.96-21.98 mm (left) 17.48-17.53 mm
Camshaft Runout (max)
0.05 mm
Cylinder Head/Cover Distortion (max)
0.05 mm
* Visible at plug threads.
2
4.532 mm
Valve Head Thickness (min)
