Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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XM212A
12. With the telescoping steering assembly removed
from the snowmobile; press down on the adjusting
block until the inner snap ring is exposed. Remove
the snap ring.
SNO-739A
13. Remove the retaining ring securing the bottom side
of the steering post; then remove the post from the
steering support. Account for two bearings.
SNO-740A
INSPECTING
1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deterioration.
2. Inspect the steering post and steering-post retaining
plate for cracks, bends, or wear.
3. Inspect the adjuster caps and mounting block for
cracks or wear.
INSTALLING
1. Insert the telescoping steering post into the steering
support along with two bushings; then secure the
steering post using the existing retaining ring.
SNO-740A
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NOTE: Verify the bushings are properly oriented
(the seam should be centered front to back).
2. Install the adjusting block onto the steering post and
secure using the existing snap ring.
SNO-739A
3. Install the steering post assembly onto the front and
rear spar tubes and into the thrust washer (A) and the
lower steering post support. Secure with a new nyloc
nut (B) and a new cotter pin (C). Tighten to 20 ft-lb
and spread the cotter pin to secure.
SNO-2225A
4. Secure the steering support to the front and rear spar
tubes using the existing cap screws. Tighten to 25
ft-lb.
5. Install the secondary 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.