Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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Steering and Body
This section has been organized into sub-sections for ser-
vicing steering and body components; however, some
components may vary from model to model. The techni-
cian should use discretion and sound judgment when
removing and installing components.

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when servicing the steering and body systems.

NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Parts Department.
Steering Post (ZR/XF)
REMOVING
1. Remove the hairpin clip from the pin located at the
front of the access panel. Move the panel up and off
the pin; then swing the panel all the way out and
unhinge the panel from the lower console.
2. Remove all six torx-head screws securing the hood.
0746-793
3. Locate the hood harness connector (located under the
center vent and between the intake vents) and unplug
the connector; then move the hood slightly forward
and remove the hood.
4. Disconnect the exhaust temperature sensor from the
main harness; then remove all springs securing the
expansion chamber. Remove the expansion chamber.
5. Remove the push rivets securing the right-side steer-
ing boot to the chassis. This allows access to the two
nuts securing the bottom of the steering post.
XM134A
6. Remove the nut (A) securing the bottom of the exist-
ing steering post to the steering stop bracket; then
remove the nut (B) securing the steering tie rod
assembly to the steering post. Discard both nuts.
SNO-2221A
7. Remove the cap screws and handlebar caps securing
the handlebar to the top of the handlebar riser; then
remove the two nuts securing the top of steering post
to the chassis. Account for both steering post blocks
and retaining plate.
SNO-357
8. Carefully remove the steering post from the snow-
mobile.
INSTALLING
1. Install steering post into position and secure to the
steering stop bracket with a new M10 nut. Be sure to
align the steering post ball joint alignment tab
with the steering stop bracket. Tighten to 43 ft-lb.
Description p/n
Handlebar Stand 5639-152
Steering Post Stand 5639-946