Arctic Cat Wildcat EFI 1994 Service Manual page 178

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing Inspecting
the upper shock absorber eyelet to the rear arm
bracket. Remove the shock absorber.
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn exces­
sively, cracked, defective, or damaged in
Fig. 7-60
til any way, replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect the shock absorber for any signs of oil
leakage, especially at the point where the
shock ram enters the shock body.
2. Inspect the rubber shock bushings located in
the shock absorber eyelets for cracks or dete­
rioration.
3. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at
each end) for any cracks or signs of separation.
4. Examine the welds securing the eyelets of the
shock rods for cracks or signs of separation.
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Either weld the eyelet or replace the shock rod
assembly.
3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing
the shock rods to the upper arm bracket.
5. Examine the axle surfaces for any signs of cor­
Account for the two shock rod axles and wash ­
rosion. If corrosion is found, lightly buff the sur­
ers.
face of the axle with #400 wet-or-dry
sandpaper; then apply a light coat of grease.
Installing
1. Apply a light coat of grease to the upper shock
absorber eyelet axle; then install the axle.
Position the eyelet into the upper arm bracket
and secure with a cap screw and lock nut.
Torque to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-Ib).
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2. Apply a light coat of grease to the outer surface
of the shock rod axles and slide the axles into
the shock rod eyelets.
3. Place the shock rod eyelets on each side of the
upper arm bracket and place a spacer into the
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bracket ends. Secure shock rods and spacer to
the upper arm bracket using a cap screw, wash ­
ers (on the outside of each eyelet) and lock nut.
Torque lock nut to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-Ib).
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