Suspension; Shock Absorbers - Arctic Cat 2016 90 Utility Service Manual

Suspension

The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body damaged, punctured, or leak-
ing.
D. Shock absorber eyelets broken, bent, or cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings worn, deteriorated,
cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring broken or sagging.

Shock Absorbers

REMOVING FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release the load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cap screw and self-locking nut securing
each front shock absorber to the frame.
MD2131
3. Remove the cap screw and self-locking nut securing
each front shock to the A-arms.
MD2132
4. Remove the front shock absorbers.
REMOVING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release the load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support the
rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed or
damage may occur.
2. Remove the cap screw securing the rear shock
absorber to the frame.
MD2314
3. Remove the cap screw securing the rear shock
absorber to the swing arm; then remove the rear
shock absorber.
MD2315
4. Compress the shock absorber spring and remove the
spring retainer. Remove the spring and spring pre-
load adjuster.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all shock absorber components.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
dampers, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for
cracks, leaks, and bends.
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