Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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XM090A
INSTALLING
1. Slide the axle tube into the rear arm; then position
the rear arm with the holes in the slide rails. Secure
using existing cap screws (threads coated with blue
Loctite #243. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
XM090A
2. Install the aluminum axle into the idler arm; then
position the idler arm between the rear arm and
secure using existing cap screws (thread coated with
blue Loctite #243. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
3. Loosely secure the rear shock links to the idler arm
using existing cap screw and nut.
4. With both O-rings and spacers, secure the rear shock
absorber to the idler arm using existing cap screws
and lock nut. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
XM089
5. Install both spring sleeves onto the rear arm; then
install the suspension springs into the spring slides
then onto the idler arm.
6. Install spacers onto the idler arm.
7. Align the marks on the idler arm to the centerline of
the offset arm assembly. Secure the offset arm to the
idler arm with cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to
20 ft-lb.
FZ048A
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NOTE: When tightening the offset arm lock nuts,
tighten the upper lock nut first to ensure an even
clamp load. Make sure the flared side of the bushing
is directed outward.
8. Grease the idler arm and rear arm grease fittings with
an all-temperature grease.
Rear Arm Assembly (M/XF)
DISASSEMBLING
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the snap ring
securing the rear arm idler wheels to the inner car-
riage axle and account for the wave washers; then
remove the axle from the idler arm.
XM001A
CM232