Inspecting Steering Post; I Nstal Ii Ng Steeri.ng Post - Arctic Cat EL TIGRE 1980 Service Manual

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Inspecting Steering Post
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessive·
ly,
crac~<ed ,
defective, or damaged in any
way, replacement is necessary.
1. Inspec t al I welded area~ for cracks or
det eriora.tio n.
2. In spect st eering post and steering-post
brackets for crac ks, bends, or wear.
Installing Steering Post
1.. Place the steering post into position and
secure th e upper steering-post bracket and
backing plate with the two carriage bolts
and lock nuts. Tighten to 1.4 kg-m (10 ft-lb).
Fig. 6-13
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2. Secure the lower steering-post bracket to
the tunnel with the two bolts and lock nuts.
Tighten to 2.5 kg-m (18 ft-lb).
Fig. 6-14
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3. Lubricate the steering-post brackets with a
light oil. Check steering post for free move-
ment.
4. Place the adjusting block, handlebar
assembly, and caps into position; then
secure with four bolts and lock nuts.
Tighten the bolts and lock nuts evenly to
1.4 kg-m (10 ft-lb).
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Secure the tie-rod ends to the steering post
with two bolts (coated with LOCTITE LOCK
N' SEAL) and lock nuts. Tighten and then
torque to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).
NOTE: Tie rods must be attached to the
lower side of the steering post.
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