Protective Rubber Boots - Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat Operator's Manual

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
80 ft-lb.

Protective Rubber Boots

The protective boots should be inspected
periodically according to the Mainte-
nance Schedule.
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.
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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.
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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.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer
for service.
Drive Axle Boots
CC791
1. Inspect all drive axle boots for cracks,
tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
authorized Arctic Cat dealer for service.
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