Arctic Cat HDX CREW 2017, Руководство по обслуживанию

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12. Install the front access panel, front fenders, and
hood.
13. Install the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel in this
section).
REMOVING RACK AND PINION
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NOTE: If equipped, the EPS assembly must be
removed prior to removing the steering assembly.
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod
ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends
from the knuckles.
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3. Remove the EPS unit and cradle bracket; then
remove the cap screws securing the steering rack
assembly to the rack bracket and remove from the
left side.
INSPECTING RACK AND PINION
1. Inspect the tie rod ends for damaged threads, torn
boots, or excessive wear.
2. Inspect the tie rods for bends or deformation.
3. Inspect the rack and pinion-to-tie rod boots for tears
or deterioration.
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4. Check boot clamps for security.
5. Check that the steering assembly operates smoothly
with no binding from full-left to full-right position.
6. Inspect for grease seepage from the steering assem-
bly.
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NOTE: The steering assembly (rack and pinion) is
not repairable and must be replaced as an assembly;
however, the tie rods and boots are replaceable.
INSTALLING RACK AND PINION
1. From the left side, install the steering assembly (rack
and pinion) to the frame assembly and secure with
two cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
2. Install the EPS cradle bracket and secure with four
cap screws. Do not tighten the cap screws at this
time.
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3. Place the tie rod ends into the knuckles and secure
with the castle nuts (coated with red Loctite #271).
Tighten to 30 ft-lb; then install new cotter pins.
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NOTE: If the slots in the castle nut are not aligned
with the hole in the tie rod end, tighten until the cotter
pin can be installed.
4. Install the EPS assembly; then tighten the cap screws
(from step 2) to 20 ft-lb.
5. 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 (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel w/
chrome nuts).
REMOVING TIE RODS
1. Remove the steering rack assembly (see REMOV-
ING RACK AND PINION in this section).
2. Support the steering rack assembly in a suitable
holding fixture or bench vise; then cut the securing
band and slide the boot toward the outer tie rod end.
3. Using a punch or chisel, bend the lock washer away
from the flats on the tie rod joint.
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4. Using an appropriate crow-foot and backing wrench,
remove the tie rod assembly.