Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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7. Secure the limiter straps to the front arm with cap
screws, washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to 72 in.-lb.
Front Arm Assembly (RR)
REMOVING
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the cap screws
(A) and lock nuts securing the limiter straps to the
front arm. Account for flat washers.
RR001A
2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
upper front shock absorber eyelet to the front arm.
Pull the shock eyelet free of the bracket. Account for
two spacers and two O-rings.
3. Remove the cap screw (A) and axle (B) securing the
front arm to the rails Account for two washers.
RR002A
INSPECTING
1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or unusual
bends; then inspect the front arm mounting brackets
for cracks and for elongated holes.
2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual
bends.
3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, and front arm spacers
for wear or damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the existing washers onto both axles; then
install the axles into the front arm and secure using
existing cap screws (threads coated with blue Loctite
#243). Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
RR002
2. Secure the front shock absorber to the front arm
using existing cap screw and nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Secure the limiter straps to the front arm using exit-
ing cap screws, washers and nuts. Tighten to 72
in.-lb.
Rear Arm Assembly (ZR)

NOTE: To service the rear arm assembly on the RR
models, proceed to Rear Arm Assembly (RR) in this
sub-section.
REMOVING
1. With the skid frame removed using the Rear Suspen-
sion Spring Tool, remove the spring from the adjust-
ing cam.
2. Mark the offset arm and the idler arm for assembly
purposes.
FZ034
3. Loosen the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
offset arm assembly to the idler arm; then remove the
offset arm assembly. Account for a flanged axle,
idler spacer, and washer.
! WARNING
Care must be taken when removing the spring or dam-
age or injury could result.