Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
upper shock eyelet to the idler arm; then remove the
cap screw and lock nut securing the rear shock link
to the idler arms.
XM003A
3. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rear arm shock absorber and shock link to the offset
arm.
XM004A
 NOTE: With the rear arm shock and shock link
removed, account for the four sleeves.
4. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the rear
arm to the idler arm. Account for the aluminum axle
and flared bushings.
XM006A

NOTE: To loosen and remove the remaining cap
screw from the rear arm/idler arm, it may be neces-
sary to reinstall the cap screw.
5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the rear
arm to the slide rail. Account for the bushings and
axle tube.
XM007A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the bearings with a clean cloth.
2. Inspect each idler wheel for cracks or damage.
3. Inspect the bushings (located in the arm pivot area)
for wear or damage.
4. Inspect all welds and the tubing of the upper arm for
cracks or unusual bends.
5. Inspect the two adjusting cams for damage.
6. Rotate the idler wheel bearings (by hand) and check
for binding or roughness.
7. If a bearing must be replaced, see Idler
Wheels/Mounting Blocks - Cleaning and Inspecting
in this sub-section.
ASSEMBLING
1. Place the rear arm assembly into position between
the slide rails. Secure with existing cap screws.
Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
XM007A
2. Install the idler arm onto the rear arm with an alumi-
num axle, bushing assemblies, and two cap screws.
Tighten to 40 ft-lb.