Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 182

INSTALLING
1. With the rubber bushing in place, install the axle into
the lower shock eyelet bushing assembly; then install
the two shim washers and two spacers.
2. Place the front arm shock axle assembly into position
on the skid frame making sure the spacers and wash-
ers are properly positioned. Secure with the cap
screw, washer, and a new lock nut. Tighten to 40 ft-
lb.
3. On the side that the idler wheel and mounting block
were removed from, 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 and lock nut into the top mounting block
hole prior to tightening.
4. Secure the idler wheel to the mounting block with
both existing cap screw. Tighten cap screws to 12 ft-
lb.
5. Install the axle into the front arm; then position the
front arm to the mounting location of the slide rail.
Secure with cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to 40
ft-lb.
 NOTE: Move the rear arm assembly forward enough
to allow the rear arm springs to be installed into the
slide blocks.
6. Secure the rear shock pivot to the front arm with cap
screw and lock nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
7. Secure the upper shock eyelet and axle in the mount-
ing hole of the front arm. Secure with a cap screw
and lock nut. Tighten securely.
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 NOTE: Do not over-tighten the shock absorber cap
screw as the shock eyelet must be free to pivot.
8. Secure the limiter straps to the front arm with cap
screws, washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to 72 in.-lb.
CM246A
Front Arm Assembly (RR)
REMOVING
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the cap screws
(A) 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
two spacers and two O-rings.
3. Remove the cap screw (A) and axle (B) securing the
front arm to the rails Account for two washers.
XM004A
ZJ271A
RR001A
RR002A