Shock Absorbers - Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual

Shock Absorbers

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing
each front shock absorber to the frame. Account
for bushings and sleeves from each.
! CAUTION
On the FIS style rear suspension, additional sup-
port stands are necessary to support the rear axle
when the shock absorbers are removed or damage
may occur.
3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing
each rear shock absorber to the frame and rear
suspension. Account for bushings and sleeves
from each.
4. Compress the shock absorber spring, remove the
retainer, and remove the spring.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all shock absorber components in
parts-cleaning solvent.
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.
INSTALLING
1. Place the shock absorber spring over the shock
absorber, compress the spring, and install the
retainer.
2. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate)
into shock eyelet; then install shock with two
cap screws and nuts. Tighten all nuts to specifi-
cations.
! CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 4.8 kg-m (35
ft-lb) specification or the shock eyelet or mount
WILL be damaged.
NOTE: On the fully independent rear suspension
models, the rear shock absorber-to-lower A-arm
torque factor is 2.8 kg-m (20 ft-lb).
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
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