Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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AG260
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NOTE: The eyelet must be heated up to 300° for the
Loctite to soften.
3. Using a wrench, unscrew the eyelet from the shaft.
AG261
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NOTE: With the eyelet removed, inspect the bottom-
out bumper for cracks or wear.
4. Clean shaft threads and eyelet threads.
5. Apply red Loctite #271 to both threads, install the
eyelet, and tighten securely.
DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the valve cap; then bleed the air from the air
chamber.
FS141
2. While holding end cap; unscrew the air chamber.
FS142
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NOTE: The air chamber should only be hand-tight.
3. Drain the oil from the air chamber.
4. Remove the air chamber from the bottom of the
shock body.
5. Using a pick, remove the air valve ball from the
nitrogen bladder.
FS145A
6. Using an Allen-wrench, loosen the nitrogen bladder
half turn.
FS146
7. Using Inflation Needle, remove all the nitrogen from
the shock.