Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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Slide Rails
REMOVING
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NOTE: When replacing one or both slide rails is
necessary, remove one slide rail at a time. The
remaining slide rail will then hold the crossbraces,
axles, and brackets in their correct assembly order.
Always mark the mounting hole locations during dis-
assembly to speed up the assembly process and to
prevent any damage.
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the machine
screw and lock nut securing the wear strip to the
front of the slide rail; then using a suitable driving
tool, drive the wear strip rearward off the slide rail.
FZ096A
2. Remove the end cap from the slide rail. Account for
a cap screw, lock nut, and two flat washers.
FZ096B
3. Remove the front arm limiter straps from the front
arm of the skid frame.
ZJ270
4. Remove the cap screws securing the two front rail
supports to the slide rail.
5. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
idler wheels and the idler wheel mounting blocks.
6. Remove the lock nut and flat washer securing the
front shock axle assembly to the slide rail. Discard
the lock nut.
FZ058A
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NOTE: If removing the cap screws from the front
shock axle is necessary to replace the slide rail,
install the cap screw from the opposite side into the
assembly to secure components and aid in replacing
the slide rail.
7. On the F, remove the lock nut, cap screw, and flat
washer securing the spring slide to the rail. Account
for a spacer and the slide block.
FZ059A
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NOTE: On the F, remove the short spring leg from
the adjusting cam.