Spindle - Arctic Cat 660 cc Service Manual

4. Install the ski.
5. Remove the safety stand from beneath the front
frame assembly.
REMOVING
1. Position the front of the snowmobile up on a safety
stand.
2. Remove the ski.
3. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the
shock absorber to the spindle. Account for all
mounting hardware.
4. Remove the lock nut securing the tie-rod ball joint
to the spindle (account for the washer and the O-
ring); then remove the ball joint from the spindle.
NOTE: Note whether the tie rod is installed on
the top side or on the bottom side of the spindle
arm for installing purposes.
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5. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the spindle to the suspension arms. Account for all
mounting hardware.
6. Inspect the tie-rod ball joint in place. If damage,
wear, or unusual bends are noted, loosen the jam
nut; then remove the ball joint from the tie rod.
INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect the spindle for excessive wear, cracks,
bends, or imperfections.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking.
3. Inspect the suspension arm bushings and axle area
for wear.
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4. Secure the spindle in a vise. Rotate the spindle
clockwise and counterclockwise. The movement
should be smooth and free. If the spindle
movement is rough or binding, grease the spindle
with a good low-temperature grease. Rotate the
spindle. If the movement remains rough, replace
the spindle.
NOTE: When greasing the spindle, use enough
grease so that it can be seen coming out at both
the top and bottom of the spindle.
5. Inspect the spindle axle and bearings for wear,
damage, or loose fit. Replace the bearings as a set.
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