Arctic Cat WILDCAT/X Service Manual page 27

INSPECTING
1. Check that the steering flex-shaft rotates freely in the
housing with no sticking or binding.
2. Check the splines for wear or any signs of twisting.
3. Check the housing for cuts, cracks, or kinks.
4. If the assembly is serviceable, remove the flex-shaft
and lubricate with the appropriate lubricant; then rein-
stall in the housing.
INSTALLING
1. Making sure the lower snap ring is loosely on the
steering shaft but not installed, slide the shaft into the
upper steering support housing.
2. From under the dash, install the lower snap ring onto
the steering shaft.
3. Install the wave washer and flat washer onto the upper
steering shaft; then install the upper snap ring.
4. Install the upper steering housing collar onto the tilt
housing and tighten the nuts to 20 ft-lb.
5. Install the steering flex-shaft coupler onto the EPS
input shaft aligning the flat-splined segment of the
shaft to the slot in the coupler; then install the U-
clamp on the lower sheering shaft housing and secure
with two nuts. Tighten to 7 ft-lb.
WC341A
WC337A
WC324A
WC339A
WC251A
WC252A
WC242
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