Steering Wheel - Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual

2. Secure the bracket to the frame with four cap screws and
tighten to 20 ft-lb.
3. Install the upper mounting bracket in the frame and secure
with new "patch-lock" cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
4. Connect the tie rods to the steering rack and secure
with the nuts (threads coated with red Loctite #271).
Tighten to 55 ft-lb and install new cotter pins.
5. Install the front differential assembly (see Drive
System).
6. Install the EPS assembly.
7. Install the hood and grille.

Steering Wheel

REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel cover; then match mark
the steering shaft and steering wheel.
WC279A
 NOTE: Any time steering components are disas-
sembled, all connecting components should be
marked for proper alignment during assembling.
2. Remove the hairpin clip from the steering shaft; then
remove the nut securing the steering wheel and
remove the steering wheel.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the steering wheel for cracks, missing pad-
ding, or broken spokes.
2. Inspect the splines for wear.
3. Check that the steering wheel is not bent.
INSTALLING
WC260A
1. Install the steering wheel aligning the two match
marks; then apply a drop of red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the nut and secure the steering wheel.
Tighten to 25 ft-lb.
 NOTE: If a new steering wheel is being installed,
mark the wheel as close as possible to the old wheel
mark; then check for proper positioning with the front
wheels straight forward.
2. Install the hairpin clip on the steering shaft.
 NOTE: If the hole in the steering shaft does not
align with the slots in the nut, tighten the nut slightly
until the next slot aligns with the hole.
WC278A
WC257
WC321
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