Arctic Cat 300 Utility Service Manual page 113

2. If the bushing was removed from the middle boss of
the cushion arm, press in a new bushing.
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NOTE: The bearings and bushing must be centered
in the bearing boss so the dust seals can be properly
installed.
3. Using an appropriate seal driver, install the new dust
seals in the cushion arm; then apply multi-purpose
grease to the bearings, bushing, and dust seal lips.
4. Install the bushings in the cushion arm and cushion link;
then connect the cushion link to the cushion arm with
the flange cap screw and lock nut. Tighten securely.
5. Install the swing arm axle and bushings; then install
the dust seals and lubricate the lips with grease.
6. Place the swing arm into position in the frame; then
install the swing arm pivot cap screw and lock nut.
Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
7. Apply grease to the swing arm pivot through the
grease fitting.
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8. Place the cushion arm and cushion arm/link assem-
bly into position and secure with the flange cap
screws and new lock nuts. Tighten securely.
9. Install the shock absorber and secure with the exist-
ing hardware. Tighten to 29 ft-lb.
10. Install the axle housing, axle, and brake assembly.
11. Install the drive chain and sprockets; then adjust the
chain to specifications (see Periodic Maintenance/
Tune-Up).
12. Apply grease to the axle splines; then install the hubs
and hub nuts. Tighten to 72 ft-lb.
KM568
13. Install new cotter pins; then install the hub caps and
rear wheels. Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pat-
tern to 40 ft-lb.
KM496A
KM501
KM557A
KM468
KM469