Arctic Cat ZR 120 Service Manual page 53

10. Pull the steering post up and out of the lower bear-
ing.
11. Remove the lock nuts and cap screws securing the
tie rods to the steering post.

NOTE: Use an additional wrench to keep the tie rod
end shaft from turning while removing the tie rod lock
nut.
12. Remove the steering post from the engine com-
partment.
13. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the lower steering post bearing retainer; then
remove the retainer and bearing.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deterioration.
2. Inspect the steering post and bearing retainers for
cracks, bends, or wear.
3. Inspect the steering post bearings for wear, cracks,
or deterioration.
4. Inspect the tie rod ends for wear or damage.
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INSTALLING
IO059A
KEY
1. Steering Post
2. Handlebar Grip
3. Throttle Control
4. Pin
5. Spring Pin
6. Decal
7. Throttle/Brake
Lever
8. Retaining Ring
9. Brake Housing
10. Engine Stop
Switch
1. Place the lower steering post bearing and retainer
into position on the front end; then loosely secure
with cap screws and lock nuts.
IO060A
2. Place the steering post into position in the engine
compartment and secure the inner tie rods to the
steering post with washers and lock nuts (coated
with green Loctite #609). Tighten to 20 ft-lb.

NOTE: Use an additional wrench to keep the tie rod
end shaft from turning while tightening the tie rod lock
nut.
3. Slide the end of the steering post into the lower
steering post bearing and place the upper end of
the steering post on the support.
4. Place the upper steering post bearing into position
on the steering post and secure the steering post/
bearing assembly to the support with the bearing
retainer, cap screws, and lock nuts.
11. Pad Cover 22. Hex Nut
12. Pad 23. Hex Nut
13. Cap Screw
24. Rivet
14. Clamp 25. Support
15. Bearing Retainer
26. Tether Switch
Assy
16. Bearing
27. Tether Cord
17. Lock Nut
28. Brake Cable
18. Lock Nut
29. Spring
19. Washer
30. Cable Tie
20. Cap Screw
31. Throttle Cable
21. Tie Rod
Assembly 32. Lock Washer
0746-737
A025