Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual page 182

CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Clean the ball joint mounting hole of all residual Loc-
tite, grease, oil, or dirt for installing purposes.
3. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
4. Inspect the ball joint mounting holes for cracks or
damage.
5. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Apply Loctite Primer "T" to the A-arm socket; then
apply green Loctite #609 to the entire outside diame-
ter of the ball joint. Install the ball joint into the A-arm
and secure with the snap ring.
2. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws. Only finger-tighten at
this time.
3. Route the brake hose along the upper A-arm and
secure with the two routing clips.
4. Secure the lower eyelet of the shock absorber to the
lower A-arm. Tighten nut to 40 ft-lb (head side).
5. Secure the A-arm assemblies to the frame mounts
(from step 2). Tighten the cap screws to 40 ft-lb.
6. Install the knuckle assembly onto the ball joints and
secure with new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to
35 ft-lb.
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7. Install the tie rod end and secure with the nut (coated
with red Loctite #271). Tighten to 55 ft-lb; then install
a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure the nut.
 NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
8. Apply Loctite primer and red Loctite #277 to the
threads of the axle.
9. Engage the hub nut into the Belleville washer on the
convex side; then with the concave side of the washer
directed toward the hub, install the nut and washer.
Keeping the nut and washer engaged, tighten the hub
nut to 250 ft-lb.
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10. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
"patch-lock" cap screws. On the X/Wildcat 4/4X,
ensure the E-clips and anchor bolts are in place.
Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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Wildcat
WC271
WC303A
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