Arctic Cat 2013 Prowler XT, Руководство по обслуживанию

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8-4
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NOTE: Always attach the crow-foot to the torque
wrench with the open end 90° to the torque wrench
handle to ensure accurate torque application.
PR528A
5. Install the rack boot and secure with the clamps; then
loosely install the jam nut and outer tie rod end.
PR520
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack and pinion assembly into position
from the right-side of the vehicle; then secure with
the two cap screws, washers, and nuts. Tighten to 50
ft-lb.
PR305
2. With the rack and the steering wheel centered, slide
the lower steering shaft joint onto the pinion shaft
aligning the match marks.
PR309
3. Apply green Loctite #270 to the cap screw; then
secure the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion
shaft making sure the shaft does not protrude into the
joint beyond the clamping surface.
PR309A
4. Tighten the cap screw to 36 ft-lb; then check that the
steering wheel turns freely.
5. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckles;
then secure with the castle nuts (coated with red Loc-
tite #271) tightened to 30 ft-lb.
6. Install the cotter pins and spread to secure.
7. Install the wheels and tighten in a crisscross pattern
in 20 ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels)
or 45 ft-lb (steel wheels). Check the steering system
for full and free travel; then check and adjust the
front wheel alignment (see Checking/Adjusting
Front Wheel Alignment in this section).
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) (XTX/XTZ)
REMOVING EPS ASSEMBLY
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NOTE: Thoroughly troubleshoot the EPS system
prior to replacing the EPS assembly (see Section 5)
as there are several possible external causes for sys-
tem failure.
! WARNING
Allowing the lower steering shaft joint to extend too far
onto the pinion shaft could cause binding or lock-up of
the steering joint resulting in loss of steering control.