Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 Service Manual page 392

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
upper front shock absorber eyelet to the front arm.
Pull the shock eyelet free of the bracket. Account for
a sleeve.
3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
front arm to the slide rail.
4. Remove the front arm and account for the front arm
axle.
5. Remove the front outer idler wheel and mounting
block from the side of the slide rail in which the front
arm shock axle cap screw was installed.
6. Remove the cap screws, washer, and lock nut from
the front shock axle; then from the side that the idler
wheel and mounting block was removed, tap the
assembly forward far enough for the axle assembly
to clear the slide rails. Account for an axle, two spac-
ers, and two shim washers.
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INSPECTING
1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or unusual
bends; then inspect the front arm mounting brackets
for cracks and for elongated holes.
2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual
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bends.
3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, and front arm spacers
for wear or damage.
4. Inspect the shock absorber for damage and for any
signs of oil leakage especially at the point where the
shock shaft enters the shock body.
5. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at each end)
for any cracks, signs of separation, or for unthreading.
INSTALLING
1. With the rubber bushing in place, install the axle into
the lower shock eyelet bushing assembly; then install
the two shim washers and two spacers.
 NOTE: Applying a light film of lubricant to the rub-
ber bushing will aid in installing.
2. Position the front arm shock axle assembly on the
skid frame making sure the spacers and washers are
properly positioned. Secure with the cap screw,
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washer, and a new lock nut. Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
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