Steering/Frame/Controls; Electronic Power Steering (Eps) - Arctic Cat PROWLER HDX 2015 Service Manual

Steering/Frame/Controls

The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-
right capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely.
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken compo-
nents, and missing components.
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS)
REMOVING
NOTE: Certain models are equipped with elec-
tronic power steering. Thoroughly troubleshoot
the EPS system prior to replacing the EPS assem-
bly (see the Electrical System section) as there are
several possible external causes for system fail-
ure.
1. Support the vehicle on appropriate stands or a lift;
then remove the left front wheel and left front shock
absorber.
2. Remove the front storage box; then disconnect the
two electrical connectors from the EPS assembly.
3. Remove the cap screw securing the intermediate
shaft yoke to the EPS assembly input shaft.
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4. Remove the steering wheel; then remove the steering
wheel boot support.
5. Remove the sheet metal screws securing the dash
assembly to the frame; then disconnect the gauge
plug and the dash harness. Remove the dash assem-
bly.
6. Remove the four cap screws and nuts securing the
steering shaft housing to the steering support; then
remove the cap screw securing the intermediate shaft
yoke to the steering shaft.
PR759A
PR760A
PR762A
PR764A