Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 2011, Service Manual

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NOTE: Note whether the inner tie rod is installed on
the top side or on the bottom side of the spindle arm
for installing purposes.
2. Turn the handlebar in the appropriate direction and
remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the inner
tie rod to the drag link. Discard the lock nut.
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NOTE: To aid in removing the inner tie rod cap
screw from the drag link, position the drag link so the
cap screw is aligned with the opening between the
skid plate and the suspension mounting bracket.
ZJ159A
3. Loosen the jam nuts securing the ball joints to the tie
rod; then remove the ball joints from the tie rod.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged
threads or wear.
2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or
unusual bends.
3. Wash the ball joint in parts-cleaning solvent. Dry
with compressed air. Inspect the ball joint pivot area
for wear. Apply an all-temperature grease to the ball
joint.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Install the jam nuts onto the ball joints; then thread
the ball joints into the tie rod.
2. Secure the steering tie rod and the left-side inner tie
rod to the drag link with the cap screw (threads
coated with green Loctite #609) and new lock nut
and tighten to 35 ft-lb; then secure the right-side
inner tie rod to the spindle. Tighten the cap screws
(threads coated with green Loctite #609) and new
lock nuts to 30 ft-lb.
3. Secure the right-side spindle tie rod to the drag link
and spindle with the cap screws (threads coated with
green Loctite #609) and new lock nuts; then tighten
to 35 ft-lb.
4. Adjust ski alignment (see Ski Alignment in this sec-
tion).
5. Tighten the jam nuts (coated with blue Loctite #243)
against the tie rod to 13 ft-lb.
Spindle
(CFR/Crossfire/M-Series)
REMOVING
1. Position the front of the snowmobile up on a safety
stand.
2. Remove the ski.
3. Remove and discard the lock nut and cap screw
securing the shock absorber to the spindle. Account
for all mounting hardware.
CM269A
4. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the tie
rod to the spindle arm. Discard the lock nut.
CM267A
5. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the spindle to the upper and lower arms. Account for
all mounting hardware. Discard the lock nut.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
! WARNING
Neglecting to lock the jam nuts against the tie rod may
cause loss of snowmobile control and possible per-
sonal injury.
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