Inspecting Steering Post; Installing Steering Post - Arctic Cat 1987 AFS El Tigre Service Manual

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3. Remove the four bolts and lock nuts securing
the caps to the block; then remove the caps
and the handlebar assembly. Accoun t for the
adjusting block .
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L Remove the two carriage bolts and lock nuts
sec urin g t he upper steerin g-post bracket and
back ing plate; then remove the steering post.
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Inspecting
Steering Post
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II NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, defective, or damaged in any way,
replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or
deterioration.
2. Inspect steering post and steering-post
brackets for cracks, bends, or wear.
Installing
Steering Post
1. Place the steering post into position and
secure the upper steerin g-post bracket and
backing plate with the two carriage bolts and
lock nuts. Tighte n to 1.4 kg-m (10 ft-Ib).
Fig. 6·16
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2. Secure the lowe r steering-post bracket to the
tunnel with the carriage bolts and lock nuts.
Tighten to 2.5 kg-m (18 ft- Ib).
3. Lubric ate the steering-post brackets with a
lig ht oil. Check steering post for free move-
ment.
4. Place the adjusting block, handlebar
assembly, and caps into position; then secure
with four bolts and lock nuts: Tighten the
bolts and lock nuts evenly to 1.4 kg-m (10
ft-Ib).
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