Removing And Disassembling Tie Rods; Inspecting Tie Rods; Assembling And Installing Tie Rods - Arctic Cat EL TIGRE 1980 Service Manual

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Removing and
Disassembling Tie Rods
NOTE: On the 6000, the engine must be
removed for this procedure.
1. Remove the loc k nuts and bolts sec uring
ti e-rod ends to spindle arm s.
Fig. 6-25
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2. Remove the lock nuts and bolts securing
tie-rod ends to th e stee ring post.
Fig. 6-26
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3. Remove tie rod assemblies.
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4. Loosen the jam nuts securing the tie-rod
adjusting bolts.
5. Remove tie-rod ends from the adjusting
bolts; then remove adjusting bolts w/jam
nuts.
6. Remove jam nuts from the adjusting bolts.
Inspecting Tie Rods
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessive-
ly, cracked, defective, or damaged in any
way, replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect tie rods for damaged threads or
wear.
2. Inspect tie-rod ends for cracks or wear.
Fig. 6·27
Assernbling and
Installing Tie Rods
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1. Install jam nuts on the adjusting bolts.
NOTE: Since each adjusting bolt has both
right and left hand thread, each jam nut
can be installed on only its end.
2. Install the adjusting bolts on the tie rods;
then install tie-rod ends on the adjusting
bolts.
3. Place. tie-rod assemblies into position mak·
ing sure adjusting bolts are toward the
spindle arms.
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