Handlebar Grips Removal/Installation; Steering Post Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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d. Reinstall the housings for throttle and brake
control. Make sure all controls operate
properly.
Handlebar Grips
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lA. Observe the following when replacing
handlebar grips not equipped with a heating
element:
a. Grips can be removed easily by blowing
compressed air into the opposite handlebar
end while covering the hole in the opposite
grip with a finger. To install grips using
compressed air, align the grip with the
handlebar and direct air from the opposite
side through the handlebar.
b. To remove grips without compressed air,
insert a thin-tipped screwdriver underneath
the grip and squirt some electrical contact
cleaner between the grip and handlebar or
twist grip. Quickly remove the screwdriver
and twist the grip to break its hold on the
handlebar; slide the grip off. To install new
grips, squirt contact cleaner into the grip as
before and quickly twist it onto the handle-
bar or twist grip. Allow plenty of time for
the contact cleaner to evaporate before rid-
ing snowmobile.
lB. Observe the following when replacing grips
equipped with a heating element:
a. To remove a grip, locate the heating element
wires on the grip. Cut the grip on the oppo-.
site side away from the wires. Slowly peel
the grip back and locate the gap between the
heating element. Cut along this gap to com-
pletely remove grip.
b. When installing a new grip, route heating
element wires so they do not interfere with
brake or throttle operation. Bump the grips
in position using a rubber mallet.
2.
All models-Make
sure grips are tight before
riding the snowmobile.
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
WARNING
Do not use any type of grease, soap or
other lubricant to install grips. Loose
grips can cause you to crash. Always
replace damaged or loose grips before
riding.
Steering Post
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NOTE
The following procedure is shown with
the engine removed for clarity.
1. Remove the handlebar as described in this
chapter.
2. If equipped with an adjustable shock ab-
sorber, unbolt the shock adjuster from the steer-
ing post.
3. Disconnect the tie rod end (31, Figure 31 or
26, Figure 32) at the steering post.
4. Remove bolts (24 and 28, Figure 31 or 13 and
14, Figure 32) from the upper and lower clamps.
Remove the steering post.
NOTE
Some models have renewable bearing
halves located in bearing housings.
Store the upper and lower steering bush-
ings separately so they can be reinstalled
in their original position.
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