Tie Rods (Bearcat/F-Series/T-Series) - Arctic Cat Sno Pro 120 Service Manual

3. Place the steering arms/drag link assembly into posi-
tion in the chassis; then secure the arms (D) with
axles (F) to the chassis with cap screws and new lock
nuts (C). Tighten the lock nuts to 20 ft-lb.
4. Install the left-side spindle tie rod and steering tie rod
to the drag link with cap screw (threads coated with
green Loctite #609) and new lock nut (B); then
install the remaining tie rod to the drag link with cap
screw (threads coated with green Loctite #609) and
new lock nut (A). Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
5. On the non-turbo 1100 cc models, install the front
end close-off cover and with the exhaust pipe mount-
ing tab (B) in position on the right-side cap screw,
tighten the two cap screws (A) securely.
 NOTE: On the turbo model, position the intercooler
into the grommets of the mounting bracket; then con-
nect the intercooler hoses to the turbocharger and to
the intake plenum. Tighten all hose clamps securely.
6. On the 1100 cc models, install the exhaust pipe and
secure the pipe to resonator, manifold, and the
mounting tab with springs; then connect the oxygen
sensor and install the hood.
7. Using an all-temperature grease, grease the steering
arms; then verify free movement of the steering com-
ponents.
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 NOTE: On the F5 LXR to finalize the installing of the
drag link, proceed to Air Silencer (Liquid Cooled F 2-
Stroke) sub-section in Section 3 and follow the
INSTALLING procedure.
Tie Rods (Bearcat/F-
Series/T-Series)
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove and discard the lock nut securing the inner
tie rod to the spindle.
 NOTE: Note whether the inner tie rod is installed on
the top side or on the bottom side of the spindle arm
for installing purposes.
2. Turn the handlebar in the appropriate direction and
remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the inner
tie rod to the drag link. Discard the lock nut.
 NOTE: To aid in removing the inner tie rod cap
screw from the drag link, position the drag link so the
cap screw is aligned with the opening between the
skid plate and the suspension mounting bracket.
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3. Loosen the jam nuts securing the ball joints to the tie
rod; then remove the ball joints from the tie rod.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged
threads or wear.
2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or
unusual bends.
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