Arctic Cat HDX 500 2017, Руководство по обслуживанию

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7. On the 700, note the installed locations of the spacers
(A) and O-rings (B) on both top and bottom sides of
the shock assembly.
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8. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
lower A-arm to the frame and knuckle; then remove
the lower A-arm. Follow the same procedure to
remove the upper A-arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
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.
Finger-tighten only 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
42 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 42 ft-lb.
4. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. On the 700, place an O-ring
onto each spacer; then insert into the shock eyelet.
Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
5. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. On the 700, place an O-
ring onto each spacer; then insert into the shock eye-
let. Tighten to 42 ft-lb.
6. Install the sway bar link and tighten to show three
full threads.
7. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the
two cap screws. Tighten securely.
8. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a
final torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (alumi-
num wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/chrome nuts).
9. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Wheels and Tires
TIRE SIZE
This vehicle is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires
of the size and type listed in the General Information sec-
tion. Do not under any circumstances substitute tires of a
different type or size.
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front and rear tire inflation pressure with passenger
should be 82.7 kPa (12 psi) cold. Front and rear tire infla-
tion pressure with passenger and cargo should be 137 kPa
(20 psi) cold.
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheels.
2. Remove the nuts securing the wheels; then remove
the wheels.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the wheels and hubs with parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
2. Clean the tires with soap and water.
3. Inspect each wheel for cracks, dents, or bends.
4. Inspect each tire for cuts, wear, missing lugs, and
leaks.
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! WARNING
Use only Arctic Cat approved tires when replacing tires.
Failure to do so could result in unstable vehicle opera-
tion.
! WARNING
Always use the size and type of tires specified. Always
maintain proper tire inflation pressure.
! 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 vehicle and could
cause excessive drive train damage not covered by war-
ranty.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.