Arctic Cat 2016 Wildcat Sport Service Manual page 157

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4. Remove the snap ring from the spring retainer, and
remove the spring retainer and the snap ring.
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5. Remove the spring.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Disassemble to thoroughly clean.
2. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-clean-
ing solvent.
3. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
4. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for
cracks, leaks, and bends.
ASSEMBLING (Sport/XT)
1. Slide the spring up to the lock ring.
2. Slide the spring retainer past the snap ring retainer
and secure the snap ring.
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3. Tighten the lock ring until preload is at the measure-
ment noted during cleaning and inspecting; then
tighten the lock ring set screw securely.
NOTE: When tightening the lock ring, the spring
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retainer must be past the snap ring retainer.
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INSTALLING
1. Place the spacers and O-rings (where appropriate)
into shock eyelet; then install shocks with two cap
screws and nuts.
2. Tighten the front shock absorber cap screws to 35
ft-lb (head side). Tighten the rear shock absorber cap
screws to 35 ft-lb (nut side).
3. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
DISASSEMBLING (Limited)
NOTE: It is very important to measure the preload
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with a tape measure before disassembling in order to
return the spring to the proper preload setting.
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