Suspension; Front Shock Absorbers; Rear Shock Absorber - Arctic Cat Altera 300 Service Manual

Suspension

The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured, or
leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, deterio-
rated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.

Front Shock Absorbers

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cap screws and nuts securing each shock
absorber to the A-arm and frame.
KM573A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the shock absorbers in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, bends, and
oily residue.
3. Inspect the springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and
bends.
INSTALLING
1. Install each shock absorber to the frame and A-arm
with cap screws and nuts. Tighten all nuts to 29 ft-lb.
CAUTION
Do not tighten the nut beyond the recommended speci-
fication or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
2. Remove the ATV from the support stand.

Rear Shock Absorber

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the lower shock mounting nut and cap
screw.
XA088
NOTE: Support the swing arm with a block of wood
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or other support to allow removal of the cap screw.
3. Remove the upper shock mounting nut and cap
screw; then remove the shock absorber from the
frame.
XA089A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the shock absorber in parts-cleaning solvent.
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