3. Using a suitable spring compression stand, compress the shock absorber spring, remove the retainer, and remove the spring.
Suspension
! WARNING The following suspension system components should be inspected periodically to ensure proper operation. A. Shock absorber rods bent, pitted, or damaged.
Shock absorber springs are under high compression loads. Do not attempt to remove springs without an adequate spring compressor. Sever injury could result.
B. Rubber damper cracked, broken, or missing. C. Shock absorber body damaged, punctured, or leaking. D. Shock absorber eyelets broken, bent, or cracked. E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings worn, deteriorated, cracked, or missing. F. Shock absorber spring broken or sagging. G. Sway bar mountings tight and bushings secure. SPECIAL TOOL CF341
A special tool must be available to the technician when performing service procedures in this section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appropriate tool description. Description Spring Removal Tool
p/n 0644-057
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic Cat Service Department.
Front Shock Absorbers REMOVING 1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the support stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each front shock absorber to the frame and upper A-arm. Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING 1. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-cleaning solvent. 2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends, and oily residue. 3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods, sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and bends. INSTALLING 1. Place the shock absorber spring over the shock absorber, compress the spring, and install the retainer. 2. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate) into shock eyelet; then install shocks with two cap screws and nuts. 3. Tighten the front shock absorber cap screws to 35 ftlb. 4. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
Rear Shock Absorbers The rear shock absorbers are Fox Air shocks with springover feature incorporating fixed pre-load coil springs over variable pressure air shocks. REMOVING 1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the support stand to avoid injury. AF605D
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