Steering Knuckles - Arctic Cat 500 Service Manual

2. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers, place the spring
into position on the actuator arm.
3. Place the two halves of the throttle control onto the
handlebar and secure with the two machine screws.
ADJUSTING
To adjust throttle cable free-play, see Fuel/Lubrica-
tion/Cooling.

Steering Knuckles

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the wheel cap from the hub; then remove
the cotter pin from the nut.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
 NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from
the cable/hose.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
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6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring from the knuckle; then remove
the bearing.
AF679D
AF680D
Use extreme care when removing the bearing. If the
bearing is allowed to fall, it will be damaged and will
have to be replaced.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, gouges, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or porosity.
4. Inspect threads for stripping or damage.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Install the bearing; then install the snap ring making
sure it seats into the knuckle.
CAUTION
PR287A
PR288