Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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6. Route the recoil rope behind the lower steering sup-
port and up through the new steering support and
through the existing recoil handle. Tighten rope in a
knot.
7. Secure the top of the secondary steering post to the
steering support using the existing steering post
blocks, machine screws and nuts. Tighten to 8 ft-lb.
8. Connect the tie rod from the secondary steering post
to the fixed steering post using existing machine
screw and new Nyloc Nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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9. Connect the tie rod (B) from the adjustable steering
post to the secondary steering post using the machine
screw and nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
10. Install the expansion chamber using the existing
springs; then connect the exhaust temperature sensor
to the main harness.
11. Position the handlebar to the desired position; then
secure using the existing cap and all eight screws.
Tighten evenly to 15 ft-lb.
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12. Install the hood and both access panels.
Ski (ZR/XF)
REMOVING
1. Elevate the front of the snowmobile and secure on a
support stand.
2. Remove and discard the cotter pin; then remove the
nut and cap screw securing the ski to the spindle.
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NOTE: Note the orientation of the damper for
installation purposes.
3. Remove the ski. Account for the rubber damper and
washers.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the ski for cracks or deterioration.
2. Inspect the ski for abnormal bends or cracks.
3. Inspect the wear bar for wear.
4. Inspect all hardware and the spindle bushings for
wear and damage.
5. Inspect the rubber damper for damage or wear.
INSTALLING
1. Slide a washer onto the cap screw used to secure the
ski; then apply all-temperature grease to the shaft
portion of the cap screw and spindle axle.
2. Install the spindle axle into the spindle; then position the
ski damper into the bottom of the ski making sure the
damper is properly positioned for the desired ski stance.
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NOTE: On the ZR 4000 RR, there are two spacers
installed onto the spindle axle.
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