Steering Knuckles - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

CF725A
ADJUSTING
To adjust throttle cable free-play, see Fuel/Lubrication/
Cooling.

Steering Knuckles

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the wheel cap from the hub; then remove
the cotter pin from the nut.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
 NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from
the cable/hose.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring from the knuckle; then remove
the bearing.
PR287A
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PR288
CAUTION
Use extreme care when removing the bearing. If the
bearing is allowed to fall, it will be damaged and will
have to be replaced.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, gouges, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or porosity.
4. Inspect threads for stripping or damage.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Install the bearing; then install the snap ring making
sure it seats into the knuckle.
PR287A
2. Install the knuckle to the upper and lower ball joints
and secure with the two cap screws. Tighten to 35
ft-lb.
CF299A