Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 185

51<10 FRAME ASSEMBLY
8. Secure shock absorber to rear arm with a
capscrew and locknut, Fig . VI -35, using a
5/ 8-inch short socket and wrench. Tighten
locknut to 45 - 55 ft. Ibs. torque, using a
5/ 8-inch short socket and torque wrench.
Fig. VI ·35
9. Tighten eye bolt adjusting nut so
approximately 5/ 8-inch of eye bolt extends
r
through the nut, Fig. VI-35, using a 9/ 16-inch
deep-well socket. Lock adjustment in place by
"bottoming" jam nut against eye bolt
mounting flange, Fig. VI-35, using a 9/ 16-inch
open end wrench. Perform this step on
opposite side eye bolt.
II Note: Make sure both eye bolts are adjusted
equally. .
10. Lubricate the rear arms with low-temperature
grease (Texaco 2346EP or equivalent), Fig.
VI -35, using a hand grease gun. Two or three
pumps on the grease gun handle will provide
enough grease for proper lubrication .
Install Front Arm
Equipment Necessary: 9/16-lnch Deep-Well
Socket, 9/16-lnch Open End Wrench and Torque
Wrench
1. Insert bushing into front arm pivot points,
Fig. VI-36.
Fig. VI ·36
2. Position front arm on inside of skid frame,
Fig. VI-37, and allow front arm pivot points
to sl ide between front arm pivot mounts on
the skid frame.
Fig. VI·37
Front Arm
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3. SI ide front arm spri ngs onto front arms and
spring pivot mount on the skid frame.
II Note: Hooked end of spring for eye bolt is to
face inward.
4. Slide large flat washer onto capscrew. Secure
spring and front arm to the skid frame with
capscrew, large flat washer and locknut, using
a 9/16-inch socket and wrench, Fig. VI -38.
Tighten locknut to 45 - 55 ft. Ibs. torque,
using a 9/16-inch socket and torque wrench.
Perform this step on opposite side of skid
frame.
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