Ski Alignment - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

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STEERING SERVICING
Fig. VII·76
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9. Apply low-temperatu re grease (Texaco 2346
EP or equivalent) on the unthreaded portion
of the cap sc rew that holds stationary end of
shock absorber to mount bracket.
10. Place stationary end of shock absorber
between the mount bracket; then secure in
place with cap screw and lock nut, Fig.
VII-77, using a 5/ 8 -i nch socket and wrench.
Tighten lock nut to 50 ft. Ibs. torque, using a
5/ 8-inch socket, 5/ 8-in ch wrench and a torque
wrench.
Fig. VII-77
Ski Alignment
Equipment Necessary: 9/16-lnch Socket,
9/16-lnch Open End Wrench, Tape Measure and
Torque Wrench
1. Remove the cap screw and lock nut that holds
the tie rod end to the spindle arm, Fig.
V 11-78, using a 9/ 16-inch socket and open end
wrench. Separate tie rod end from the spindle
arm. Perform th is step on opposite tie rod
end.
Fig. VII·78
2. Position the skis straight forward and
establish a parallel relationship.
3. Measure the distance to the outside edge of
both skis, using a tape measure, Fig. VII-79.
Make sure measurement is taken behind the
front spring mount bracket and ahead of the
rear spring mount bracket. Skis are to be
parallel (same measurement at front and rear)
or have a maximum of 1/ 4-inch "toe in"
(front measurement 1/ 4-inch less than at
rear).
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