Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 181

D. Install the snap ring making sure the "sharp side"
is directed away from the bearing.
INSTALLING
1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with a
cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 12 ft-lb.
 NOTE: For proper alignment, install an idler wheel
cap screw into the top mounting block hole prior to
tightening.
2. Place the idler wheel to the mounting block; then
secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap screw, flat
washer, and a lock nut. Tighten to 12 ft-lb.
Front Arm Assembly (ZR/
XF/M)
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the cap screws
and lock nuts securing the limiter straps to the front
arm. Account for flat washers.
2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
upper front shock absorber eyelet to the front arm.
Pull the shock eyelet free of the bracket. Account for
a sleeve.
MS006A
3. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the rear
shock pivot to the front arm.
MS007A
4. Remove the cap screws securing the front arm to the
rails.
5. Remove the front arm and account for the front arm
axle.
6. Remove the cap screw securing the front outer idler
wheel to the idler wheel mounting block. Account
for lock nut, cap screw, and flat washer.
7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the idler
wheel mounting block to the slide rail.
8. Remove the cap screws, washer, and lock nut from
the front shock axle; then from one side, tap the
assembly forward far enough for the axle assembly
to clear the slide rails. Account for an axle, two spac-
ers, and two shim washers.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or unusual
bends; then inspect the front arm mounting brackets
for cracks and for elongated holes.
2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual
bends.
3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, and front arm spacers
for wear or damage.
4. Inspect the shock absorber for damage and for any
signs of oil leakage especially at the point where the
shock shaft enters the shock body.
5. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at each end)
for any cracks, signs of separation, or for unthread-
ing.
ZJ271A
XM004A
179