Assembling And Installing - Arctic Cat ATV 300 Utility/DVX 300 2011 Service Manual

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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING

1. Remove any nicks or burrs from the bearing bosses
in the cushion arm with fine emory cloth; then using
a suitable bearing installer, press new needle bear-
ings into the end bosses of the cushion arm.
2. If the bushing was removed from the middle boss of
the cushion arm, press in a new bushing.
 NOTE: The bearings and bushing must be centered
in the bearing boss so the dust seals can be properly
installed.
3. Using an appropriate seal driver, install the new dust
seals in the cushion arm; then apply multi-purpose
grease to the bearings, bushing, and dust seal lips.
4. Install the bushings in the cushion arm and cushion
link; then connect the cushion link to the cushion
arm with the flange cap screw and lock nut. Tighten
securely.
5. Install the swing arm axle and bushings; then install
the dust seals and lubricate the lips with grease.
6. Place the swing arm into position in the frame; then
install the swing arm pivot cap screw and lock nut.
Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
7. Apply grease to the swing arm pivot through the
grease fitting.
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8. Place the cushion arm and cushion arm/link assem-
bly into position and secure with the flange cap
screws and new lock nuts. Tighten securely.
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9. Install the shock absorber and secure with the exist-
ing hardware. Tighten to 29 ft-lb.
10. Install the axle housing, axle, and brake assembly
(see Drive System).
11. Install the drive chain and sprockets (see Drive Sys-
tem); then adjust the chain to specifications (see
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up).
12. Apply grease to the axle splines; then install the hubs
and hub nuts. Tighten to 72 ft-lb.
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