Measuring/Adjusting Toe-Out - Arctic Cat 2016 Alterra 500 Service Manual

XR012A
8. Pump the hand brake lever; then engage the brake
lever lock.
9. Using an appropriate hub retaining wrench, secure the
hub nut (from step 6) to the shaft. Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
10. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure
the nut.
11. Install the wheel; then 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).
12. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Measuring/Adjusting
Toe-Out
1. Thoroughly wash the ATV to remove excess weight
(mud, etc.).
2. Refer to the specifications and ensure the tires are
properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
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NOTE: Ensure the inflation pressure is correct in
the tires or inaccurate measurements can occur.
3. Place the ATV in a level position taking care not to
push down or lift up on the front end; then turn the
handlebar to the straight ahead position.
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NOTE: When measuring and adjusting, there
should be a normal operating load on the ATV (with-
out an operator but with Arctic Cat approved acces-
sories).
4. Measure the distance from the outside edge of each
handlebar grip to equal reference points on each side
of the rear rack.
XR145A
5. Adjust the handlebar direction until the two measure-
ments are equal; then secure the handlebar to the rear
rack using tie-down straps.
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NOTE: Care must be taken not to allow the handle-
bar to turn while securing it.
6. Measure the distance from the inside of each front
rim to the bolt securing the front fascia to the front
bumper.
XR215A
XR214A
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NOTE: The distances from the inside rims to the
bolts should be equal. If the measurements are equal,
proceed to step 8; if the measurements are not equal,
proceed to step 7.
7. To make the measurements equal, loosen the inner
and outer tie rod jam nuts and adjust accordingly;
then tighten the jam nuts and proceed to step 8.
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