Arctic Cat 660 cc Service Manual page 318

INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or
unusual bends.
2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual
bends.
3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, and front arm spac-
ers for wear or damage.
4. Inspect the two rear track guide bumpers. If worn,
drill out the rivets securing the bumpers to the arm
and replace with new bumpers.
5. Inspect the shock absorber for any signs of oil
leakage especially at the point where the shock
shaft enters the shock body.
6. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at each
end) for any cracks, signs of separation, or for
unthreading.
7. Inspect the shock absorber for damage.
INSTALLING
1. Secure the shock eyelet to the front shock
mounting bracket. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).
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2. Secure the front shock mounting bracket and axle
assembly to the rear shock pivot.
3. Slide the front idler wheel axle through the slide
rail; then install a spacer, large washer, idler
wheel, large washer, rear shock pivot, large
washer, idler wheel, large washer, and a spacer.
4. Secure the front inner idler wheel assembly with a
cap screw, flat washer, lock washer, and a lock
nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).
5. Position the front arm with spacers, an axle tube,
and serrated axles to the mounting brackets.
Secure with the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to
4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).
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