Steering And Body; Steering Post - Arctic Cat Pantera 3000 Service Manual

Steering and Body

This section has been organized into sub-sections for ser-
vicing steering and body components; however, some
components may vary from model to model. The techni-
cian should use discretion and sound judgment when
removing and installing components.
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
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cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A special tool must be available to the technician when
servicing the steering and body systems.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
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will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Handlebar Stand
Steering Post Stand
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
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Cat Service Parts Department.

Steering Post

REMOVING (Standard)
To remove the access panel and hood, use the following
procedure:
1. Remove the hairpin clip from the pin located at the
front of the access panel. Move the panel up and off
the pin; then swing the panel all the way out and
unhinge the panel from the lower console.
2. Remove all six torx-head screws securing the hood.
5000
0746-792
3000/7000
0747-529
9000
p/n
5639-152
5639-946
0746-791
3. Locate the hood harness connector (located under the
center vent between the intake vents) and unplug the
connector; then move the hood slightly forward and
remove the hood.
 NOTE: On the 9000, first unhook the rubber straps
securing the air filter housing to the intake plenum of
the hood; then move the hood slightly forward and
remove the hood.
4. Remove the push rivets securing the right-side steer-
ing boot to the chassis. This allows access to the two
nuts securing the bottom of the steering post.
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5. Remove the nut (A) securing the bottom of the exist-
ing steering post to the steering stop bracket; then
remove the nut (B) securing the steering tie rod
assembly to the steering post. Discard both nuts.
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