Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual page 112

10. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the
cushion link to the cushion arm. Account for a bush-
ing.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Inspect the dust seals, bushings, and pivot axle for
wear or damage. If any defect is found, they must be
replaced.
2. To inspect the swing arm and swing arm axle, place
the swing arm axle and bushings in the swing arm;
then using the flange bolt, rock the bushings and axle
from side to side and up and down. If excessive play
is noted, the bushings, axle, or swing arm must be
replaced. Check for cracks or broken welds.
3. To inspect the cushion arm bushings, install the
bushings in the cushion arm; then check for exces-
sive play by rocking the bushing.
4. Inspect the needle bearings for missing rollers, rust
or corrosion, or flat rollers. Check for a tight fit in
boss. Replace the arm if bearings are loose.
5. Inspect all dust seals and replace if they are cracked,
torn, dried out, or loose.
6. Inspect the drive chain and sprockets for excessive
wear, chain stiffness, or rust/corrosion.
KM564A
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Remove any nicks or burrs from the bearing bosses
in the cushion arm with fine emory cloth; then using
a suitable bearing installer, press new needle bear-
ings into the end bosses of the cushion arm.
KM565
KM499B
KM564B
ATV2185
KM565A
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