Arctic Cat ROV 2013 Service Manual page 136

5. Remove the cap screws and lock nut securing the
shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm; then
remove the shock absorber.
6. Remove the cap screws securing the boot guard to the
lower A-arm.
7. Slide the axle out of the knuckle and set aside.
8. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock nuts.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock nut.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the A-
arms to the frame; then remove the A-arms.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws and new lock nuts.
Finger-tighten only at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into position
on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the A-arms
with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 33 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install the
hub assembly onto the drive axle.
AF934
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten to 200
ft-lb.
6. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure the
nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin cannot be inserted due to
misalignment of the hole in the axle and the slots
in the nut, tighten the nut until properly aligned.
PR220A
7. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
8. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
9. Secure the boot guard to the lower A-arm with the two
cap screws. Tighten securely.
10. Install the wheel and tighten in 20 ft-lb increments to
80 ft-lb.
11. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
PR221
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