Steering Post/Tie Rods - Arctic Cat ATV 300 Utility/DVX 300 2011 Service Manual

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Steering/Frame
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent or cracked and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
The frame, welds, and racks should be checked periodi-
cally for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken
components, and missing components.

Steering Post/Tie Rods

REMOVING
1. On the Utility, remove the front rack and front center
panel (see Body in this section). On the DVX, pro-
ceed to step 2.
2. Remove the steering post cover (DVX) or the instru-
ment pod (Utility) (see Steering Post Cover/Instru-
ment Pod in this section); then remove the cap
screws securing the handlebar to the steering post.
Account for two handlebar holders.
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3. Lift the handlebar out of the lower handlebar holders
and lay the handlebar forward.
4. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts securing the
tie rod ends to the steering post arm; then disconnect
the tie rods from the arm.
5. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut from the lower
end of the steering post; then remove the upper steer-
ing shaft support block. Account for a cable guide,
two steering support blocks, and the upper steering
post bushing.
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