Checking/Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment - Arctic Cat 2011 Prowler HDX Service Manual

NOTE: If the hole in the axle shaft does not align
with the slots in the castle nut, tighten the nut until
the hole and slots align.
8. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with the two
new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
9. Install the wheel; then using a crisscross pattern,
tighten to 80 ft-lb.
10. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Checking/Adjusting Front
Wheel Alignment
NOTE: All measurements and adjustments must
be made with the vehicle unloaded.
Mark the center-line of the front tires at the front and rear
of the tire; then using a tape measure, measure and record
the distance between the marks at the front and rear. The
front measurement should be 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2 in.)
greater than the rear measurement (toe-out).
8-10
PR260
To adjust the wheel alignment, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Center the steering wheel; then using an open-end
wrench to hold the tie rod ends, loosen the right-side
and left-side jam nuts.
PR377B
Always use a wrench to hold the tie rod ends when
loosening or tightening the jam nuts or damage to
the boots could occur.
2. Turn the left-side and right-side tie rods in equal
increments to achieve the proper toe-out; then
tighten the jam nuts securely.
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