Arctic Cat 2018 ZR 200, Service Manual

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2. Open the hood; then remove the tie rod from the
steering post.
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3. Slide the tie rod from the steering boot. Loosen the
jam nuts securing the tie rod; then remove the ball
joints from the tie rod.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged
threads or wear.
2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or
unusual bends.
3. Wash the ball joint in parts-cleaning solvent. Dry
with compressed air. Inspect the ball joint pivot area
for wear. Apply an all-temperature grease to the ball
joint.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Install the jam nuts and thread the ball joints onto the
tie rod; then Slide the tie rod through the steering
boot.
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NOTE: Each jam nut and ball joint is either a right-
hand or left-hand thread; therefore, each can only be
installed on one end of the tie rod. The right-hand
thread is the inside ball joint and jam nut.
2. Secure the inner tie rod to the steering post with
washers and new lock nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Secure the outer tie rod to the spindle with a washer
and new lock nut (coated with blue Loctite #243).
Tighten to 15 ft-lb.
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4. Lock the jam nuts against the tie rod; then adjust ski
alignment (see Ski Alignment sub-section).
Spindle
REMOVING
1. Position the front of the snowmobile up onto a safety
stand.
2. Remove the ski.
3. Remove the lock nut securing the tie-rod ball joint to
the spindle (account for the washer); then remove the
ball joint from the spindle.
4. Remove the two lock nuts securing the spindle to the
A-arms.
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5. Inspect the tie-rod ball joint in place. If damage,
wear, or unusual bends are noted, loosen the jam nut;
then remove the ball joint from the tie rod.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the spindle for excessive wear, cracks, bends,
or imperfections.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
! WARNING
Neglecting to lock the jam nuts against the tie rod may
cause loss of snowmobile control and possible per-
sonal injury.