Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual page 148

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NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from
the cable/hose.
6. Remove the cap screws and lock nut securing the
shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm; then
remove the shock absorber.
7. Remove the cap screws securing the boot guard to
the lower A-arm.
8. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock nuts.
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NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut has
been removed, it must be replaced with a new lock
nut.
10. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
A-arms to the frame; then remove the A-arms.
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NOTE: If removing the upper right A-arm, it will be
necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the
A-arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components using a pressure
washer.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws and new lock nuts.
Only finger-tighten at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into posi-
tion on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the
A-arms with cap screws and new lock nuts. Tighten
to 50 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 50 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install
the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
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5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten only
until snug.
6. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
"patch-lock" cap screws (right side only). Tighten
the caliper to 20 ft-lb.
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NOTE: Ensure that the brake hose is properly
routed and secured to the upper A-arm.
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7. Compress the hand brake lever and engage the brake
lever lock; then using an appropriate hub retaining
wrench, secure the hub nut (from step 5) to the drive
axle. Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
8. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure
the nut.
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NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
9. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
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