A-Arm - Arctic Cat 2016 90 Utility Service Manual

INSTALLING FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place a shock absorber into position on the frame and
A-arm and install the two cap screws and self-lock-
ing nuts. Tighten the nuts to 29 ft-lb.
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2. Repeat the procedure for the other front shock
absorber.
CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 29 ft-lb specification
or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
INSTALLING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Place the spring preload adjuster and spring over the
shock absorber. Compress the spring and install the
retainer.
2. Place the shock absorber into position on the frame
and swing arm and install the two cap screws.
Tighten the cap screws to 29 ft-lb.
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MD2315
CAUTION
Do not tighten the cap screws beyond the 29 ft-lb speci-
fication or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.

A-Arm

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
front wheel; then remove the wheel.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pin, castle nut, and washer; then
remove the hub assembly.
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3. Slide brake backing plate assembly off the spindle
shaft and secure it out of the way.
4. Remove the cotter pin from the outer tie rod end;
then while holding the flat on the tie rod end, remove
the castle nut.