Suspension; Shock Absorbers - Arctic Cat Y-12+ 2012 Service Manual

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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.
 NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located in
Section 1.

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 two cap screws and nuts securing each
front shock absorber to the frame and the upper
A-arm. Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support the
rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed or
damage may occur.
3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
rear shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm.
Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
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4. Compress the shock absorber spring, remove the
retainer, and remove the spring.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Clean all shock absorber components using a pres-
sure washer.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends,
and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for
cracks, leaks, and bends.
INSTALLING
1. Place the shock absorber spring over the shock
absorber, compress the spring, and install the
retainer.
2. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate) into
shock eyelet; then install shock with two cap screws
and nuts. Tighten all front suspension nuts to 50
ft-lb. Tighten rear suspension nuts (upper) to 50 ft-lb;
tighten lower shock-to-A-arm nuts to 20 ft-lb.
CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the recommended spec-
ification or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be dam-
aged.
 NOTE: The rear shock absorber-to-lower A-arm
torque factor is 20 ft-lb.
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