Wear Strip; Rear Suspension Arm/Rear Springs - Arctic Cat 2018 ZR 200 Service Manual

3. Clean both the slide rail area and the end cap. Using
compressed air, clean the areas of dirt and gravel.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
4. Inspect the cap screw for cracked, stretched, or dam-
aged threads. Use a new lock nut when assembling.
INSTALLING
1. Position the end cap on the slide rail; then align the
hole in the end cap with the hole in the slide rail.
2. Secure with a cap screws, washers, and new lock nut.
Tighten to 80 in.-lb.

Wear Strip

REMOVING
NOTE: Prior to removing the wear strips, inspect
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each wear strip for wear. The wear strip must be
0.42" thick or thicker. If the wear strip measurement
is less than specified, replacement of both wear strips
is necessary.
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the machine
screw and lock nut securing the wear strip to the
front of the slide rail.
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2. Align the wear strip with the openings (windows) in
the track; then using a suitable driving tool, drive the
wear strip rearward off the slide rail.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the slide rail using parts-cleaning solvent and
compressed air.
! WARNING
Always wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
2. Inspect the slide rail for cracks. If any cracks are
found, replace the slide rail.
3. Using a straightedge, inspect the slide rail for any
unusual bends. Place the straightedge along the bot-
tom surface of the slide rail. If the rail is found to be
bent, it must be replaced.
4. Place the straightedge along the side of the slide rail.
If rail is found to be bent, it must be replaced.
INSTALLING
NOTE: Use a file to remove any sharp edges on the
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lower portion of the rail.
1. Align the wear strip with the openings (windows) in
the track and from the back, start the wear strip onto
the rail; then using a block of wood and a hammer,
drive the wear strip forward into position.
2. Secure with a machine screw and lock nut. Tighten
to 50 in.-lb.
Rear Suspension Arm/Rear
Springs
DISASSEMBLING
1. With the skid frame removed, remove the cap screws
securing the rear arm to the support bracket and rail;
then remove the rear arm. Account for and note the
location of all hardware.
2. Remove the rear springs and sleeves from the rear
arm.
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3. Remove the cap screws securing the rear spring
assembly to the rails; then remove the retaining rings
securing the upper idler wheels to the axle. Remove
the wheels, spacers, and washers. Remove the shock.
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