Steering Assembly - Arctic Cat PROWLER HDX 2015 Service Manual

NOTE: Always attach the crow-foot to the torque
wrench with the open end 90° to the torque wrench
handle to ensure accurate torque application.
5. Install the boot onto the rack and secure with the
nylon tie.
6. Center the rack in the steering rack assembly and
align the white paint line on the pinion with the mark
on the rack housing.

Steering Assembly

REMOVING
NOTE: If equipped, the EPS assembly must be
removed prior to removing the steering assembly.
1. Remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod
ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends
from the knuckles.
3. Remove the EPS cradle bracket; then remove the cap
screws securing the steering rack assembly to the
rack bracket and remove from the left side.
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INSPECTING
1. Inspect the tie rod ends for damaged threads, torn
boots, or excessive wear.
2. Inspect the tie rods for bends or deformation.
3. Inspect the rack and pinion-to-tie rod boots for tears
or deterioration.
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4. Check boot clamps for security.
5. Check that the steering assembly operates smoothly
with no binding from full-left to full-right position.
6. Inspect for grease seepage from the steering assembly.
NOTE: The steering assembly (rack and pinion) is
not repairable and must be replaced as an assem-
bly; however, the tie rods and boots are replaceable.
INSTALLING
1. From the left side, install the steering assembly (rack
and pinion) to the frame assembly and secure with
two cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
2. Install the EPS cradle bracket and secure with four
cap screws. Do not tighten the cap screws at this
time.
PR301
PR785
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