4. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods, sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and bends.
Suspension
INSTALLING
The following suspension system components should be inspected periodically to ensure proper operation. A. Shock absorber rods bent, pitted, or damaged. B. Reservoirs damp or leaking. 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.
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 40 ft-lb (head side). Tighten the upper rear shock absorber cap screws to 40 ft-lb and the lower rear shock absorber cap screws to 35 ft-lb. 4. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
F. Shock absorber spring broken or sagging.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT
G. Sway bar mountings tight and bushings secure.
NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is on level ground, the tires are properly inflated to 14 psi, and there is an average operating load in the vehicle.
H. Proper pre-load and damping for conditions. SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools 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. NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the chart below, and capitalized. Description
NOTE: When ride height adjustment is required, raise the vehicle to release all load from the shock absorbers.
1. Measure from the ground to the bottom of the skid plate along the front sway bar. Measurement should be 10.5 inches.
p/n
Shaft Bullet Tool
0644-404
Inflation Needle
0644-604
Piston Location (IFP) Tool
0644-575
Gas Shock Rod/Body Clamping Tool
0644-425
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic Cat Service Department.
Shock Absorbers WT492A
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the wheels and to release load on the suspension.
2. If measurement is not as specified, use an appropriate spanner wrench to adjust the left and right spring as required.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each front shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm. Account for bushings and sleeves from each. 3. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each rear shock absorber to the frame and lower trailing arm. Account for bushings and sleeves from each. CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Completely remove pre-load by turning the adjusters to the end of the threads and removing the retainer; then remove the spring. 2. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-cleaning solvent. 3. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends, and oily residue.
WT077B
3. Measure from the ground to the bottom of the skid plate along the receiver hitch. Measurement should be 10 inches. 153
