Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 2011, Service Manual

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6. Remove the spindle.
INSPECTING

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Inspect the spindle for excessive wear, cracks, bends,
or imperfections.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking.
3. Inspect the suspension arm bushings and axle area
for wear.
4. Secure the spindle in a vise. Rotate the spindle clock-
wise and counterclockwise. The movement should
be smooth and free. If the spindle movement is rough
or binding, grease the spindle with an all-tempera-
ture grease. Rotate the spindle. If the movement
remains rough, replace the spindle.

NOTE: When greasing the spindle, use enough so it
can be seen coming out at both the top and bottom of
the spindle.
5. Inspect the spindle axle and bearings for wear, dam-
age, or loose fit. Replace the bearings as a set.

NOTE: Replacing the ski bolt bushings is difficult.
The existing bushings will be damaged during
removal. Be careful, however, not to damage the spin-
dle when removing the bearing. Press the new bush-
ings into the spindle.
INSTALLING
1. Insert the spindle shaft into the spindle making sure
the two washers are correctly positioned.
2. Place the upper and lower suspension arm ends with
bushings in position into the spindle. Secure with cap
screws and new lock nuts. Tighten the upper lock
nuts to 30 ft-lb and lower lock nuts to 30 ft-lb (M-
Series) or 40 ft-lb (Crossfire).
CM269B
CM269C
3. Place the tie rod into position on the steering arm.
Secure with the Allen-head cap screw (threads
coated with green Loctite #609) and lock nut.
Tighten to 30 ft-lb.
CM267A
4. Place the shock absorber into position on the spindle.
Secure with the cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten
to 20 ft-lb.
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