Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 216

STEERING SERVICING
Fig. VII-79
4 . Position the handlebars straight forward
In
relation to the skis.
5. Rotate the outside tie rod end until the
mounting hole lines up with the hole in the
spindle arm, Fig. VII-79A. Secure tie rod end
to spindle arm with a cap screw and lock nut,
Fig. VII-7S, using a 9/16-inch socket and
open end wrench. Tighten cap screw to 35 ft.
Ibs. torque, using a 9/16-inch socket and
torque wrench.
VII-24
Fig. VII-79A
6. Bottom the jam nut against the tie rod, Fig.
VII-7S, using a 9/16-inch open end wrench.
7_ Perform steps 5 and 6 on remaining tie rod
end.
• WARNING.
To ensure the utmost safety of the operator, all
cap screws, lock nuts, jam nuts, tie rods and tie
rod ends must be tightened properly and be
without noticeable damage. Tie rod ends must
be threaded halfway into tie rod to assure
maximum steering linkage strength. If any of
these conditions are neglected, damaged or not
assembled properly, serious injury to the
operator or passenger may occur.
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