Lower Suspension Arm Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
2. Attach the upper and lower anns to the spin-
dle, observing the following:
a. Except for models with ball joints, the
heads of the bolts should be the same direc-
tion as originally installed. Tighten the bolts
to the torque listed in Table 1.
NOTE
If the bolts in substep 2a were not
marked before disassembling, check
with your dealer or inspect a similar
machine to determine correct direction
of assembly. All models are not installed
as shown in Figure 9.
b. On models with ball joints, tighten the re-
taining castle nuts to the torque listed in
Table 1 and install new cotter pins.
3. If the shock absorber was detached or re-
moved, install the attaching bolts and tighten to
the torque listed in Table 1.
4. Attach the tie rod/drag link end to the steering
ann. Tighten the retaining screw to the torque
listed in Table 1.
WARNING
The rod end should be attached to the
same side of the steering arm as origi-
nally installed.
If
the original position is
not known, check with your dealer or
inspect a similar machine to determine
correct assembly (Figure 6 or Figure 7).
Improper assembly will inteifere with
the steering and may result in damage or
injury.
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5. Install the ski as described in this chapter.
6. Check ski alignment as described in Chapter
Three. Adjust as necessary.
Lower Suspension Arm
Removal/Installation
Refer to Figure 1-4 for this procedure.
1. Support the front of the machine so both skis
are off the ground.
2. Open the hood.
NOTE
Bolts should be reinstalled with the
heads in the same direction as the manu-
facturer originally installed them. Be-
fore removing the bolts, mark the
location of the head with paint or a
marker to facilitate assembly.
3. Remove the spindle as described in this chap-
ter.
NOTE
If
suspension arms will be removed from
both sides, mark the arms L or R to
indicate the side each was originally
installed.
4. If a sway bar link (Figure 12, typical) is
attached to the lower suspension ann, it must be
detached.
5. On models with ball joints, detach the lower
shock absorber mount from the lower suspension
ann (Figure 13).
NOTE
On some models, the bolts that retain the
inner end of the suspension arm may be
located under the engine plate. If the
bolts are not accessible through a panel
or opening, it may be necessary to re-
move the engine to remove these bolts.
6. Remove the bolts that attach the lower control
ann to the frame.
7. Remove the lower control ann.