Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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SNO-333
12. Remove the cap screws securing the existing steering
support (C) to the spar tubes (B); then remove the
two cap screws securing the steering support to the
side support tubes (A). Retain all cap screws but dis-
card all nuts.
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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. Position steering post assembly over the spar tubes,
both side supports and into the lower steering sup-
port; then secure the assembly using existing cap
screws and nuts. Tighten cap screws to 23 ft-lb.
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2. Secure the bottom of the steering post to the lower
steering support using existing thrust washer and
new Nyloc Nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb. Install Cotter Pin
into steering post and spread to secure.
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3. 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.
SNO-2218
4. Secure the tie rod assembly to the steering post using
a new M10 nut. Be sure to align the tie rod ball
joint alignment tab with the steering post. Tighten
to 35 ft-lb.
SNO-2219
5. Secure the right-side steering boot to the chassis
using the existing push rivets.