Arctic Cat 2015 ZR 5000 Service Manual page 183

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.
INSTALLING
1. Install the existing washers onto both axles; then
install the axles into the front arm and secure using
existing cap screws (threads coated with blue Loctite
#243). Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
2. Secure the front shock absorber to the front arm
using existing cap screw and nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Secure the limiter straps to the front arm using exit-
ing cap screws, washers and nuts. Tighten to 72 in.-
lb.
Front Arm Assembly
(Pantera)
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
a spacers.
3. Remove the two cap screws securing the front arm to
the rails Account for two 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.
INSTALLING
1. Install the existing axle into the front arm; then posi-
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tion the front arm between the two slide rails and
secure using existing cap screws (A) and washers
(threads coated with blue Loctite #243). Tighten to
50 ft-lb.
2. Install the spacer into the shock eyelet; then secure
the front shock absorber to the front arm using exist-
ing cap screw and nut. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Secure the limiter straps to the front arm using exit-
ing cap screws, washers and nuts. Tighten to 72 in.-
lb.
Rear Arm Assembly (ZR)
 NOTE: To service the rear arm assembly on the RR
YM-118A
models, proceed to Rear Arm Assembly (RR) in this
sub-section.
YM-119A
YM-119A
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