Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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2. Remove all six torx-head screws securing the hood.
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3. Locate the hood harness connector (located under the
center vent 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 torx-head screw and nut (B) securing the
tie rod link to the secondary steering post; then
remove the two machine screws (A) and nuts secur-
ing the top of the secondary steering post to the chas-
sis. Account for both steering post blocks and
retaining plate.
SNO-346A
8. Carefully remove the secondary steering post from
the snowmobile.
9. Tie the recoil rope in a loose knot to prevent the rope
from going into the recoil; then remove the recoil
handle from the recoil rope.
10. Remove the eight machine screws and caps securing
the handlebar and riser to the fixed steering post
assembly.
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11. Remove and discard the cotter pin securing the fixed
steering post; then remove and discard the lock nut
but retain the thrust washer.