Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Inspect the spindle for excessive wear, cracks, bends,
or imperfections.
2. Inspect the A-arm bushings and axle area for wear.
3. Inspect the ski spindle axle and bearings for wear,
damage, or loose fit. Replace the bearings as a set.
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NOTE: Replacing the ski bolt bushings is difficult.
The existing bushings will be damaged during
removal. Be careful, however, not to damage the spin-
dle when removing the bushings. Press the new
bushings into the spindle.
INSTALLING
0747-904
1. Place the shock absorber into position on the spindle.
Secure with the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to
32 ft-lb.
2. Install the upper and lower A-arms into the spindle;
then remove the snowmobile from the support stand.
Secure with new lock nuts. Tighten to 45 ft-lb.
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NOTE: The weight of the snowmobile will allow the
ball joints to seat into the spindle before tightening
the nuts.
3. Place the tie rod with washer into position on the
spindle arm. Secure with a new lock nut. Tighten to
32 ft-lb.
4. Install the ski.
5. Turn the handlebar fully to the right and then to the
left to verify the steering moves freely.
Steering Tie Rod
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NOTE: To access the steering arm, the steering tie
rods must be removed.
REMOVING
1. Remove both machine screws and nyloc nuts secur-
ing the steering tie rod ends to the steering arm. Dis-
card both nuts.
SNO-349
2. Remove the nyloc nuts securing the steering tie rod
ends to the spindle arms. Account for the washers
and discard both nuts.
SNO-353
3. Slide the steering tie rod out of the steering boot and
out of the snowmobile.
4. Remove the screw and lock nut securing the steering
tie rod end to the steering arm. Discard the nut.
SNO-350
5. Remove the lock nut securing the steering tie rod to
the steering post. Discard the nut.