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Suspension
The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured, or
leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, deterio-
rated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.
SPECIAL TOOL
A special tool must be available to the technician when
performing service procedures in this section.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.
Shock Absorbers
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each
front shock absorber to the frame and the upper
A-arm. Discard the nuts.
XR100A
3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
rear shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm.
Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
XR101A
4. Using Spring Tool, compress the shock absorber
spring, remove the retainer, and remove the spring.
CF341
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all shock absorber components using a pres-
sure washer.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for
cracks, leaks, and bends.
INSTALLING
1. Place the shock absorber spring over the shock
absorber, compress the spring, and install the
retainer.
2. Install shock with two cap screws and new lock nuts.
Tighten all shock absorber nuts to 50 ft-lb.
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Description
p/n
Spring Tool
0444-224
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support the
rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed or
damage may occur.
CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the recommended spec-
ification or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be dam-
aged.
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