Arctic Cat 300 Utility, Руководство по обслуживанию

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2. Inspect the ball joint for boot damage or wear.
Replace the A-arm if the ball joint is damaged or
worn.
3. Inspect the arm for broken welds, cracks, or bends.
Replace if damaged.
4. Remove the bushings and dust seals and inspect for
damage to seal lips and spacers.
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NOTE: The pivots are equipped with roller bearings.
The bearing rollers may fall out when the spacers are
removed.
5. Check the bearings for excessive wear and replace
them if worn.
6. Using a suitable bearing remover, remove the pivot
bearings; then clean all parts in parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
SP382
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NOTE: All bearings, bushings, and seals that are
removed must be replaced with new ones.
INSTALLING
1. Install the bearings in the upper arm pivot to a depth
of 13.6 mm (0.535 in.) with a bearing installer and
suitable spacer.
ATV2196A
2. Coat the spacers and the lips of the dust seals with
multi-purpose grease; then install them in the upper
pivot.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the lower A-arm.
4. Clean all grease from the ball joint tapers and the
knuckle bores; then install the arms to the steering
knuckle and tighten the ball joint nuts to 22 ft-lb.
Install new cotter pins.
SP388A
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NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
SP390
5. Install the arms to the frame with the pivot cap
screws; then tighten the nuts to 32 ft-lb.
KM579
6. Install the front bumper assembly; then install the
front shock absorbers. Apply red Loctite #271 on the
cap screw threads and tighten to 29 ft-lb.
7. On the Utility, apply red Loctite #271 to the mount-
ing cap screws; then install the disc cover and tighten
securely.