Tracker Off-Road XTR1000 Service Manual page 152

2. Press the spherical bearing into the trailing arm and
secure it with a snap ring.
NOTE: This bearing may already be installed in the
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trailing arm. This bearing is not reusable.
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3. Install the rod end with the lock nut into the trailing
arm. Do not tighten the jam nut.
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4. Take a preliminary measurement from the center of
the rod end to the center of the front mount hole for
the bearing assembly. Adjust the rod end to obtain
the correct distance of 28.75 in. (73 cm). There is
approximately 1/16 in. of movement per turn of the
rod end. Do not tighten the jam nut.
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5. Install the inner trailing arm mount to the frame.
Torque the nut to 170 lb-ft (230 N-m). Install rod end
mounting cap screw but do not install the nut.
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6. Install the shock absorber into the trailing arm mount
and tighten to 65 lb-ft (88 N-m). Install the shock
absorber into the chassis mount and torque the nut to
65 lb-ft (88 N-m).
7. Ensure the axle is in place.
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8. If a new wheel bearing is needed, it can be replace by
removing the snap ring and pressing the old bearing
out using a suitable press. Press the new bearing in
place and secure with the snap ring.
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9. Secure the wheel bearing assembly to the trailing
arm using six new "patch-lock" Allen-head cap
screws. Ensure the brake caliper mount is located at
the rear as shown. Hand tighten all six cap screws
evenly to seat the bearing assembly. Using a criss-
cross pattern, tighten the cap screws to 35 lb-ft
(48 N-m).
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