Steering Knuckles - Arctic Cat Prowler Service Manual

NOTE: If the steering is stiff or the steering wheel
is difficult to turn, loosen and then tighten the cap
screw on the upper steering shaft joint. Check the
steering wheel nut for specified torque value.
10. Place the dash panel into position and secure to the
frame and center support with the six torx-head
screws and the cap screw and nut.

Steering Knuckles

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the
support stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the axle.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
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7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball
joints in the knuckle.
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the
knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, scoring, rusting, or
premature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or galling
of the bearing surface.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Using a suitable press and driver, press the bearing
into the knuckle until firmly seated; then install the
snap ring.
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