Arctic Cat 2018 ZR 200, Service Manual

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SNO-983
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the A-arm welded areas for cracks or any
signs of deterioration.
2. Inspect the axles for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the tubing for signs of being twisted or bent.
INSTALLING
SNO-984
1. Install the inner and outer axles into the upper and
lower A-arms; then position the arms with the
mounting locations in the chassis; then secure with
the existing cap screws, washers, and new lock nuts.
Tighten to 30 ft-lb.
 NOTE: If replacing the right- and left-side A-arms,
do not rivet the belly pan to the chassis until all arms
are replaced.
2. Install the upper shock bracket to the chassis using
the existing cap screws and nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Secure the idler axle to the shock brackets using the
existing cap screws and washers. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
SNO-985
4. Secure the belly pan to the chassis using new rivets;
then secure the tie-rod boots to the chassis using new
rivets.
SNO-982
5. Install the shock to the shock bracket and the lower
A-arm using the existing upper axle, cap screws, and
new lock nuts. Tighten to 16 ft-lb.
6. Install the spindle and ski assembly to the A-arms
and secure using new lock nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lb
(torque head-side).
Belly Pan
REMOVING
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the two screws securing the belly pan to the
front end.
3. Remove the two Phillips-head screws securing the
belly pan to the footrest supports.
 NOTE: Always tip the snowmobile onto the left side
to avoid oil from draining into the air intake.
4. Using a piece of cardboard to protect the finish, tip
the snowmobile onto the left side and using a #20
drill bit, drill out the belly pan rivets.
KEY
1. Upper A-Arm
2. Lower A-Arm
3. Washer
4. Axle
5. Axle
6. Cap Screw
7. Lock Nut