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9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock nuts.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock
nut.
10. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
A-arms to the frame; then remove the A-arms.
NOTE: If removing the upper right A-arm, it will be
necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the
A-arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Clean all A-arm components using a pressure
washer.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws and new lock nuts.
Only finger-tighten at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into posi-
tion on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the
A-arms with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten
to 35 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 35 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install
the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten only
until snug.
6. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
“patch-lock” cap screws (right side only). Tighten
the caliper to 20 ft-lb.
NOTE: Ensure that the brake hose is properly
routed and secured to the upper A-arm.
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7. Compress the hand brake lever and engage the brake
lever lock; then secure the hub nut (from step 5) to
the drive axle. Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
8. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure
the nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
9. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
10. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
11. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the
two cap screws. Tighten securely.
12. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb.
13. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Wheels and Tires
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TIRE SIZE
The ATV is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires of
the size and type listed in Section 1. Do not under any
circumstances substitute tires of a different type or size.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be 0.35
kg/cm² (5.0 psi).
! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires.
Failure to do so could result in unstable ATV operation.
! WARNING
Do not mix tire tread patterns. Use the same pattern
type on front and rear. Failure to heed warning could
cause poor handling qualities of the ATV and could
cause excessive drive train damage not covered by war-
ranty.
KEY
1. Shoulder Screw
2. Brake Disc
3. Wheel Hub - Front
4. Stud
5. Wheel Hub - Rear
6. Nut
7. Cotter Pin
8. Wheel
9. Nut
10. Tire
11. Valve Stem
12. Valve Stem Cap
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