Shift Lever; Front Rack; Front Bumper Assembly; Front Body Panel/Side Panels - Arctic Cat Y-12+ 2012 Service Manual

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Shift Lever

REMOVING
1. Remove the E-clip securing the shift rod to the shift
lever.
2. Remove two cap screws, two self-tapping screws,
and three nylon ties securing the left-side splash
panel and remove the panel.
3. Remove the axle and nut securing the shift lever to
the upper shift arm; then remove the shift lever.
Account for a spring and two O-rings.
INSTALLING
1. Place the spring into position between the upper shift
arm and shift lever; then making sure the O-rings are
in place on the axle, secure the shift lever to the arm
with the existing axle and nut.
2. Place the shift rod into position on the shift lever and
secure with the existing E-clip.
3. Check shift lever adjustment (see Section 2); then
tighten jam nut(s) securely.
4. Install the left-side splash panel.

Front Rack

REMOVING
1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rack to the frame and front fender panel.
2. Remove the front rack from the ATV.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Clean all rack components using a pressure washer.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
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3. Inspect threaded areas of all mounting bosses for
stripping.
4. Inspect for missing decals and/or reflectors.
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack into position on the frame and front
fender panel. Install the cap screws and lock nuts and
finger-tighten only.
2. Install the two cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rack to the fenders. Tighten all hardware securely.

Front Bumper Assembly

REMOVING
1. Remove the two flange bolts and lock nuts securing
the upper bumper supports to the bumper.
2. Remove the through-bolt and lock nut securing the
bumper to the frame; then remove the bumper.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
 NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Clean all bumper components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
INSTALLING
1. Place the front bumper assembly into position and
install the through-bolt. Start the lock nut and fin-
ger-tighten only.
2. Install the two flange bolts and lock nuts on the
upper supports. Tighten all hardware securely.
Front Body Panel/Side
Panels
REMOVING
1. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the radiator
access cover and remove the cover; then remove four
reinstallable rivets securing the steering post cover
and remove the cover.
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