Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004, Руководство по обслуживанию

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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. Account
for bushings and sleeves from each.
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3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
rear shock absorber to the frame and rear
suspension. Account for bushings and sleeves
from each.
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4. Compress the shock absorber spring, remove the
retainer, and remove the spring.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all shock absorber components in
parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
dampers, 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. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate)
into shock eyelet; then install shock with two cap
screws and nuts. Tighten all nuts to 4.8 kg-m (35
ft-lb).
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NOTE: The rear shock absorber-to-lower A-arm
cap screw torque factor is 2.8 kg-m (20 ft-lb).
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
! CAUTION
On the rear suspension, 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 4.8 kg-m (35
ft-lb) specification or the shock eyelet or mount
WILL be damaged.