Steering Shaft Assembly - Arctic Cat Prowler Service Manual

Steering Shaft
Assembly
REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel (see Steering Wheel in
this section).
2. Remove the six cap screws securing the dash panel
to the frame and one cap screw and nut from the
center support.
3. Slide the dash panel rearward to access the steer-
ing shaft joints; then match mark all connecting
components for reassembling.
NOTE: Any time steering components are disas-
sembled, all connecting components should be
marked for proper alignment during reassembling.
4. Remove the cap screw securing the upper steering
shaft joint to the steering wheel shaft; then slide
the steering wheel shaft free of the upper steering
shaft joint. Account for one flat thrust washer.
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5. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering
shaft joint to the pinion shaft; then slide the steer-
ing shaft assembly free and remove through the
opening in the splash panel.
INSPECTING
NOTE: The steering shaft assembly is not repair-
able or rebuildable. If any damage or excessive
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.
INSTALLING
1. Place the steering shaft assembly into position
through the opening in the splash panel.
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