Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual page 401

BRAKE, DRIVEN SHAFT, DROPCASE AND DRIVESHAFT 391
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Brake
Caliper
arm
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Brake
actuator
arm
Locknut
c. Check the clevis for freedom of movement.
If the clevis binds, open it slightly with a
screwdriver.
WARNING
If
the clevis binds, brake operation may
be erratic. Be sure the clevis moves
freely.
5. Slide the brake cable into the slot of the cable
bracket. A flange nut (A, Figure 31) must be on
both sides of the bracket.
6. Center the cable. Make sure the cable does
not bind and is not kinked, then tighten the flange
nuts securely.
7. Attach the brake return spring (B, Figure 31)
to the actuator arm and the bracket.
NOTE
If
the bolts ( 16, Figure 33) attaching the
bracket are not the same length, the
longer screw should be installed at the
front.
8. Position the brake and bracket assembly on
the dropcase, install the spacers, screws and
locknuts (Figure 33). Tighten the attaching
locknuts to the torque listed in Table 2.
9. Adjust the brake as described in Chapter
Three.
10. Test the operation of the brake before riding.
WARNING
Make sure the brake is operating prop-
erly before riding. Brake failure can re-
sult in loss of control and injury.
Assembly/Installation (1995 and later
Models)
1. Assemble the alignment ball, spring, washer
and jam nut (Figure
41)
as follows:
a. Temporarily install a mounting screw in the
rear mounting location.
b. Apply a small amount of grease to the align-
ment ball and install over the temporarily
installed screw.