Suspension; Front And Rear Suspension Assembly Schematics; Front Shock Absorbers - Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual

Suspension

The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured, or
leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or
cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, deterio-
rated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.
Front and Rear
Suspension Assembly
Schematics
106
REMOVING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.
KM598E
Utility
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
INSTALLING
KM463
Do not tighten the nut beyond the recommended speci-
fication or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.

Front Shock Absorbers

1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
2. Remove the cap screws and nuts securing each shock
absorber to the A-arm and frame.
1. Clean the shock absorbers in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, bends, and
oily residue.
3. Inspect the springs, spring retainers, shock rods, shock
bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and bends.
1. Install each shock absorber to the frame and A-arm
with cap screws and nuts. Tighten all nuts to 29 ft-lb.
CAUTION
2. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
DVX
KM462
KM573A