Removing And Inspecting; Lower A-Frame Arm - Arctic Cat 1987 AFS El Tigre Service Manual

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Fig. 6·33
060
II
NOTE: Before
installing
new bushings,
in·
spect
the
arm
for nicks in the
area
where
the
new bushing
is to be pressed into.
If any
nicks
or
rough surfaces are found, smoothen using emery
paper or a
fine file.
4.
Position
the
small
arm end and new bushing
squarely
between vise
jaws
and slowly
close
the
vise.
Using the
vise
as a press, press
the
bush ing
into
the arm
unti
l
the bushing is flush
with the
edge
of the arm bore.
Fig.
6·34
061
5.
Using
a socket
or suitable tool of a smaller
diameter, press the bushing an
additional
4.7
mm (3/16
in.) into
the bushing bore. There
shou
ld
now be equal space at
ei ther
end of
the bushing.
126
Fig. 6·35
082
6.
Using the vise once again
as a
press, press
the new bushings into both
ends
of the upper
or lower arm
at
the wide end.
Two
bushings
are used
at this
end of the
arm and they
should be pressed into the arm
so
they are
flush with the outer edge of the bore.
Fig.
6·36
063
"
Removing & Inspecting
Lower A·Frame Arm
II
NOTE: Removing
the
exhaust expansion
chambers or pulse charger will make
the
following procedure easier
to
accomplish.
Also,
before
removing
the
lower left
A·frame arm,
remove the
front motor mounts
and lift the engine
to provide ample
room for removing the lock nut
from
the
bolt
that
secures
the lower
arm to
the
front end assembly.
1.
Place a support
stand
under
t
he front
end
assembly to get both skis off the floor.
2.
Remove the spindle.

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