Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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6. Turn the handlebar fully to the right and then to the
left to verify the steering moves freely.
Steering Tie Rod

NOTE: To access the steering arm, the steering tie
rods must be removed.
REMOVING
1. Remove both machine screws and nyloc nuts secur-
ing the steering tie rod ends to the steering arm. Dis-
card both nuts.
SNO-349
2. Remove the nyloc nuts securing the steering tie rod
ends to the spindle arms. Account for the washers
and discard both nuts.
SNO-353
3. Slide the steering tie rod out of the steering boot and
out of the snowmobile.
4. Remove the screw and lock nut securing the steering
tie rod end to the steering arm. Discard the nut.
SNO-350
5. Remove the lock nut securing the steering tie rod to
the steering post. Discard the nut.
SNO-351
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NOTE: At this point if the technician’s objective is
to remove the steering arm, the reinforcement
bracket will need to be removed by drilling out the
appropriate rivets.
6. Remove all torx-head screws securing the front skid
plate to the chassis; then remove the cap screw and
nut securing the steering arm to the chassis. Account
for two washers and two bushings.
SNO-225A
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the ball joints for damaged threads or wear.
2. Inspect the tie rod for damage, unusual bends, or
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Secure steering arm into position and secure using
the existing cap screw, flat washers, and nut. Tighten
to 96 in.-lb.