Steering/Frame/Controls; Electronic Power Steering (Eps) - Arctic Cat Wildcat ROV 2013 Service Manual

Steering/Frame/Controls

The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-
right capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
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.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely.
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components,
and missing components.
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS)
 NOTE: Thoroughly troubleshoot the EPS system
prior to replacing the EPS assembly (see Electrical
System) as there are several possible external
causes for system failure.
REMOVING
 NOTE: Before removing the EPS, ensure the front
wheels and steering wheel are aligned to the front.
1. Remove two cap screws and two fender screws secur-
ing the grille and remove the grille.
2. Remove two fender screws behind the headlights and
two fender screws at the rear of the hood; then remove
the hood.
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3. Unplug the two connectors from the EPS unit; then
remove four cap screws and two lock nuts from the
steering flex-shaft clamp bracket and clamp.
4. Remove the U-clamp; then remove the bracket.
5. Loosen the Allen-head cap screw securing the steering
rack input coupler to the shaft; then remove four cap
screws securing the EPS mounting bracket to the frame.
WC081C
WC241A
WC242A
WC242A
WC245A