Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120, Service Manual

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ZJ156B
INSPECTING
1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deterioration.
2. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets
for cracks, bends, or wear.
3. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and bearing
housings for cracks or wear.
INSTALLING
1. Carefully install the steering post into the chassis; then
with the number of washers installed on the stud of the
post as noted during removing, secure the steering post
to the chassis with a new lock nut (threads coated with
green Loctite #609). Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
ZJ157A
2. Install the steering tie rod to the steering post and
secure with new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
ZJ156A
3. Secure the bearing bracket/steering post assembly to
the upper support plate with the bracket plates and
cap screws (coated with blue Loctite #243). Tighten
the cap screws to 96 in.-lb.
FS182A
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NOTE: When installing the bracket plates, the wider
end of the plate must be directed up.
FS200A
4. On the Bearcat 570/F-Series/T-Series, place the rub-
ber exhaust bumper into position on the air silencer.
FS203A
5. Place gaskets on the resonator and exhaust manifold;
then install the expansion chamber. Secure the cham-
ber to manifold and upper frame with the springs.
6. On the standard models, place the handlebar/adjuster
block onto the steering post; then secure the handle-
bar to the steering post with the adjuster caps, four
cap screws, and lock nuts. Tighten cap screws
securely.
7. On the non-turbo TZ1, install the front end close-off
cover; then with the exhaust pipe mounting tab (B)
installed to the right-side cap screw, tighten the cap
screws (A) securely.