Arctic Cat M 8000, Service Manual

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INSPECTING
1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any signs
of deterioration.
2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or bend-
ing.
4. Inspect mounting location of the chassis for cracks or
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Place the upper arm into position on the chassis and
secure with the cap screws, axles, and new nyloc
nuts. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
SNO-571
2. Slide the lower arm into the boot; then place the arm
into position on the chassis. Secure with the cap
screws and new nyloc nuts and tighten to 55 ft-lb
(front) and 45 ft-lb (rear).
PC095A
3. On the ZR/XF, secure the sway bar link to the lower
arm with the cap screw and new nyloc nut. Tighten
to 23 ft-lb.
XM135
4. Secure the A-arms to the spindle using two new
nyloc nuts. Tighten to 45 ft-lb.
5. Install the ski shock absorber.
6. Place the front skid plate into position; then secure
with the torx-head screws.
A-Arms (XF HC/M)
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NOTE: Always use new lock nuts when replacing
any steering components.
REMOVING
1. Elevate the front of the snowmobile and secure using
a suitable support stand.
2. Remove the push rivets securing the steering boot to the
chassis; then slide the boot away from the snowmobile.
YM-137A
3. Remove the torx-head screws securing the front skid
plate to the chassis; then remove the front skid plate.
4. Remove the ski shock absorber.
5. Remove the lock nut, machine screw, and tri-nut
securing the spindle to the A-arms; then using a rub-
ber mallet, remove the lower A-arm from the spin-
dle.