Checking/Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment - Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual

4. Install the tie rod end and secure with the nut (coated
with red Loctite #271). Tighten to 55 ft-lb; then
install a new cotter pin and spread the pin.
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NOTE: During assembling, new cotter pins should
be installed.
5. Install the hub assembly onto the axle; then apply
Loctite primer and red Loctite #277 to the axle
threads.
6. Engage the hub nut into the Belleville washer on the
convex side; then with the concave side of the
washer directed toward the hub, install the nut and
washer. Keeping the nut and washer engaged, tighten
the hub nut to 250 ft-lb.
WC303A
7. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with the two
new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
WC606
8. Install the hub plate making sure it fits completely
over the nut and lies flat against the hub.
WC317A
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NOTE: If the hub plate cannot be fully installed due
to misalignment of the hub nut, tighten the nut until
properly aligned and plate is fully installed.
9. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final
torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts).
10. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Checking/Adjusting Front
Wheel Alignment
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NOTE: All measurements and adjustments must be
made with the vehicle unloaded.
Mark the center-line of the front tires at the front and rear
of the tire; then using a tape measure, measure and record
the distance between the marks at the front and rear. The
front measurement should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) greater than
the rear measurement (toe-out).
PR087A
1. Center the steering wheel; then using an open-ended
wrench on the tie rod flat (A), loosen the inner and
outer jam nuts (B) on both tie rods.
WC012A