Lower Steering Shaft Assembly - Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 2009 Service Manual

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Lower Steering Shaft
Assembly
AT THIS POINT
Before beginning this procedure, the upper steering
shaft must be removed (see Upper Steering Shaft in
this section).
REMOVING
Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering
shaft joint to the pinion shaft; then slide the steering
shaft assembly free and remove through the opening in
the splash panel.
INSPECTING
NOTE: The lower steering shaft assembly is not
repairable or rebuildable. If any damage or exces-
sive wear is detected, the assembly must be
replaced.
1. Inspect the joints for excessive wear or looseness.
2. Inspect welds and slip-joints for cracks.
3. Check for excessive wobble in the slip-joint.
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INSTALLING
1. Place the steering shaft assembly into position
through the opening in the splash panel.
2. Align the match marks on the pinion shaft and the
lower steering shaft joint; then slide the steering
shaft joint onto the pinion shaft.
3. Apply green Loctite #270 to the cap screw; then
secure the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion
shaft making sure the pinion shaft does not pro-
trude into the joint beyond the clamping surface.
Tighten to 36 ft-lb.
! WARNING
Allowing the lower steering shaft joint to extend too
far onto the pinion shaft could cause binding or
lock-up of the steering joint resulting in loss of
steering control.
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