Ski Shock Absorber - Arctic Cat 2014 M 2-STROKE Service Manual

8. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the upper arm to the chassis. Discard the nuts.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any signs
of deterioration.
2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or bend-
ing.
4. Inspect mounting location of the chassis for cracks or
wear.
INSTALLING
1. Place the upper arm into position on the chassis and
secure with the cap screws and new nyloc nuts.
Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
2. Slide the lower arm into the boot; then place the arm
into position on the chassis. Secure with the cap
screws and new nyloc nuts and tighten to 55 ft-lb
(front) and 45 ft-lb (rear).
3. On the ZR/XF, secure the sway bar link to the lower
arm with the cap screw and new nyloc nut. Tighten
to 23 ft-lb.
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4. Secure the A-arms to the spindle.
5. Install the ski shock absorber.
6. Place the front skid plate into position; then secure with
the torx-head screws.

Ski Shock Absorber

REMOVING
1. Position the front of the snowmobile on a safety
stand taking all pressure off the skis.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the shock absorber to
the chassis and spindle; then remove the shock
absorber. Account for all mounting hardware.
 NOTE: Note the number of threads exposed
between the spring adjuster and shock housing for
installing purposes.
3. Using the Shock Spring Removal Tool, remove the
spring from the shock body by compressing the
spring; then remove the spring retainer from the top
of the spring. Inspect the shock absorber by quickly
compressing and extending the shock plunger while
firmly holding the shock body. Resistance must be
felt in both directions.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Inspect the shock absorber seal area for signs of
excessive oil leakage.
2. Inspect the shock absorber mounting eyelet, bush-
ings, and sleeve for wear or damage.
3. Inspect the threaded shock sleeve for damage or
wear. Clean the sleeve and apply a light coat of
PC095A
grease to the threads before installing.
INSTALLING
1. Using the shock spring tool, place the spring on the
shock absorber and secure with the retainer.
2. Adjust the retainer nut (spring adjuster) (if applica-
ble) until the specified amount of threads are
exposed between the spring adjuster and the shock
housing (noted in removing) as an initial setting.
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