Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 2011, Service Manual

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9. Remove the ignition switch and the torx-head cap
screws and lock nuts securing the console to the gas
tank; then lay the console aside.
10. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
steering tie rod to the steering post. Discard the lock
nut.
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NOTE: The expansion chamber must be removed
for this procedure.
CM002A
11. Remove the torx-head cap screws (A) securing the
close-out panel to the steering support; then remove
the two lock nuts (B) from the steering post mount-
ing block.
SC066B
12. Remove the two lower cap screws securing the steer-
ing support to the chassis.
CM004B
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NOTE: Removing only the two lower cap screws will
allow the steering support to be moved forward so
the mounting block and steering post can be
removed.
CM005
13. Remove the steering post. Account for all mounting
hardware.
INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
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. Carefully slide the steering post into position in the
chassis. Be careful not to hook any wires or hoses.
2. With the steering post in position on the chassis,
install the steering support and mounting blocks to
the gas tank with two lock nuts taking care not to
pinch any wiring.
CM005
3. Tighten the lock nuts to 96 in.-lb; then install the
close-out panel and secure with torx-head cap
screws.
4. Install the two lower cap screws (threads coated with
blue Loctite #243) on each side of the steering sup-
port. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to hook any wires or hoses
when removing the steering post.
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