Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

TRACK AND REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Removal/Installation
WARNING
Be careful when releasing the spring in
Step I. Injury or damage may occur even
when using the proper tool.
1. Release the short leg of the spring from the
adjusting cam using a rear suspension spring tool
437
(part No. 0144-311) or equivalent before unbolt-
ing the suspension.
NOTE
Several mounting holes may be provided
for mounting some of the components to
allow the suspension to be adjusted for
various riding conditions. Mark the
original location of bolts with a marker
or paint before removing the bolts to aid
in assembly.
2. Unbolt and remove the complete rear suspen-
sion as described in this chapter.
NOTE
Keep the washers, spacers and axles in
order as they are removed to aid in as-
sembly.
3. Remove the bolts (Figure 12) attaching the
rear idler wheel axles to the slide rails, then
remove the idler wheel assembly.
4. Remove the bolts (Figure 13) attaching the
spring slides to the rails on each side.
5. Bump the idler wheels, shaft and lower shock
mount toward the rear until it is clear of the
mounting bracket, then lift the assembly upward
out of the rails.
6. Remove the spacers, washers, idler wheels
and axle from the shock lower bracket. Keep the
parts in the correct order to aid in assembly.
7. Unbolt the shock absorber from the lower
bracket. Keep the parts in order to aid in assem-
bly.
8. Unbolt the upper end of the shock absorber
and remove the shock.
9. Inspect the shock absorber and shock rods as
described in this chapter.
10. Apply a light coat of! ow-temperature grease
to all the bushings and axles.
NOTE
Bolt, washer, and spacer location and
assembly order may be different than
shown in Figures 14-16. It is important
to keep the parts in the correct order as
originally assembled.