Arctic Cat 660 cc, Service Manual

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NOTE: Replacing the ski bolt bushings is diffi-
cult. The existing bushings will be damaged dur-
ing removal. Be careful, however, not to damage
the spindle when removing the bearing. Press the
new bushings into the spindle.
INSTALLING
1. Place the upper and lower suspension arm ends
with bushings in position into the spindle. Secure
with ca p sc re ws and lock nuts. Tighte n to
4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).
2. Place the steering tie-rod ball joint into position
(threads coated with green Loctite #609) on the
spindle arm as noted during removing (with
washer and O-ring) and secure with a lock nut.
Tighten to 4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).
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3. Install the ski.
4. Align the lower shock eyelet with the mounting
hole in the spindle; then secure with the cap screw,
optional washers, and lock nut. Tighten to
2.8 kg-m (20 ft-lb).
5. Remove the safety stand from beneath the front
end.
Steering Tie Rod
REMOVING
1. Remove the screws securing the skid plate; then
remove the skid plate.
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NOTE: The front machine screw on some mod-
els is secured with a washer and lock nut.
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2. Remove the cotter pins, cap screws, and slotted
nuts securing the steering tie rod to the steering
post and steering arm; then remove the tie-rod
assembly.
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3. Loosen the jam nuts securing the ball joints to the
steering tie rod; then remove the ball joints.
INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect the ball joints for damaged threads or
wear.
2. Inspect the tie rod for damage, unusual bends, or
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Position the handlebar in the straight-ahead
position; then position the skis straight ahead.
2. Thread the jam nuts onto the ball joints; then
equally thread the ball joints onto the steering tie
rod.
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NOTE: There must be an approximate equal
number of threads exposed on each ball joint.
3. Place the tie-rod assembly into position; then
rotate the steering tie rod until the holes in the ball
joints align with the holes in the steering post and
steering arm.