Front A-Arms - Arctic Cat HDX CREW 2017 Service Manual

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3. Place a new circlip into position (A) on the wear
sleeve.
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4. Slide the spring retainer up against the circlip; then,
using a punch or flat blade screw driver, seat the cir-
clip into the internal recess of the spring retainer.
NOTE: Place a piece of duct tape around the outside
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diameter of the shock body below the wear sleeve to
protect the finish of the shock body.
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5. Slowly decompress the spring via the shock spring
compressors to remove tension from the spring; then
remove the spring compressor tool.

Front A-Arms

REMOVING
1. Remove the hubs (see Drive System).
2. Remove the brake hose clamp from the upper A-arm;
then release the anchors from the A-arm.
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3. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut securing the tie
rod end to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end
from the knuckle.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to the
knuckle.
CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.
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