Tie Rod Boots; Protective Rubber Boots; Brake Hoses - Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual

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NOTE: Take the vehicle to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill any fluid when
filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe
away spilled fluid immediately.

Brake Hoses

Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses
for cracks or other damage. If found, take
the vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat
dealer to have the brake hoses replaced.
Brake Pads
The clearance between the brake pads
and brake discs is adjusted automatically
as the brake pads wear. The only mainte-
nance that is required is replacement of
the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the
brake pads as follows:
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less
than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the
vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat
dealer to have brake pads replaced.
4. Install the wheel and using a torque
wrench, tighten the lug nuts in 20 ft-lb
increments using a crisscross pattern to
40 ft-lb (steel wheel) 80 ft-lb (alumi-
num wheel).

Protective Rubber Boots

The protective boots should be inspected
periodically according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
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Ball Joint Boots (Upper
and Lower/Right and Left)
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the ball joint for free-play by
grasping the steering knuckle and
turning it from side to side and up
and down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball joint
free-play seems excessive, contact an
authorized Arctic Cat dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner and
Outer/Right and Left)
PR376B
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by
grasping the tie rod near the end and
attempting to move it up and down.
WT030A
WT039B