Upper Suspension Arm Inspection - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
3. On models with shock absorbers inside the
body, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the exhaust pipes.
b. Remove the bolt (Figure 14) attaching the
shock absorber to the upper suspension
arm.
c. Unbolt the sway bar link from the upper
suspension arm (Figure 15).
4. Remove the bolt(s) attaching the upper sus-
pension arm to the frame.
5. Remove the upper suspension arm.
6. Check parts as described in the following
Inspection procedure.
7. Installation is the reverse of removal. Observe
the following:
a. Assemble the bushings in the upper suspen-
sion arm and make sure the bushings oper-
ate properly.
b. Lubricate bushings with low-temperature
grease while assembling.
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c. Check the suspension for free movement at
all stages of assembly. The suspension
should not bind.
d. Make sure the heads of all bolts are installed
in the same direction as they were originally
installed by the manufacturer.
NOTE
If
the bolts were not marked before dis-
assembling, check with your dealer or
inspect a similar machine to determine
the correct direction of assembly.
e. Tighten bolts to the torque specification in
Table 1.
Upper Suspension Arm
Inspection
1. Clean the upper suspension arm in solvent
and dry thoroughly.
2. If paint has been removed during cleaning or
through use, touch up areas before installation.
CAUTION
Do not paint the ball joints rod ends.
3. Check the upper suspension arm for cracks,
twists, dents or other damage. The arm should be
straight.
4. On models with ball joints (Figure 2), inspect
the joints for damage and install new parts as
required. If necessary, remove the ball joint as
follows:
a. Remove the retaining nut (7, Figure 2).
Loctite is applied to the threads and it may
be necessary to heat the nut before remov-
ing it.
b. Press the ball joint from the suspension arm.
NOTE
Install the ball joint in the suspension
arm straight with the arm.
If
the ball
joint is not straight, remove it and rein-
stall correctly.