Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Instruction - part 90

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INSPECTING

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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any

signs of deterioration.

2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or damage.

3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or

bending.

INSTALLING

0737-856

0737-343

KEY

1. Lower Arm
2. Bearing
3. Upper Arm
4. Bearing
5. Cap Screw
6. Washer
7. Axle Tube
8. Axle Tube
9. Lock Nut

10. Lock Nut
11. Washer
12. Axle
13. Axle Tube
14. Lock Nut
15. Lock Nut
16. Washer
17. Axle
18. Cap Screw

KEY

1. Lower Arm
2. Bearing
3. Upper Arm
4. Bearing
5. Axle
6. Tube
7. Washer
8. Cap Screw
9. Lock Nut

10. Tube
11. Tube
12. Axle
13. Washer
14. Cap Screw
15. Lock Nut
16. Lock Nut
17. Cap Screw
18. Lock Nut
19. Axle
20. Washer
21. Cap Screw

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0737-382

0738-642

1. Place the suspension arms into position on the

front end and secure with the cap screws (coated
with green Loctite #609) and lock nuts. Tighten
the upper arm cap screw and lock nut to 4.2 kg-m
(30 ft-lb). Tighten the lower arm cap screw and
lock nut to 4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).

2. If applicable, place the steering boot into position

on the front end. Secure with the self-tapping
screws.

3. Install the skid plate and secure with the screws,

washer, and lock nut.

KEY

1. Lower Arm
2. Bearing
3. Upper Arm
4. Bearing
5. Axle
6. Tube
7. Cap Screw
8. Washer
9. Lock Nut

10. Tube
11. Axle
12. Tube
13. Cap Screw
14. Washer
15. Lock Nut
16. Cap Screw
17. Washer
18. Lock Nut
19. Cap Screw
20. Tube

KEY

1. Lower Arm
2. Bearing
3. Upper Arm
4. Bearing
5. Cap Screw
6. Washer
7. Axle (Upper Arm - Inner)
8. Lock Nut
9. Tube

10. Cap Screw
11. Axle (Lower Arm - Inner)
12. Brace
13. Cap Screw
14. Lock Nut
15. Axle
16. Cap Screw

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AL144D

4. If applicable, place the sway bar link into position

on the suspension arm and secure with cap screw
and lock nut.

5. Accounting for mounting hardware, install the

spindle onto the suspension arm with the cap
screws and lock washers.

AL160D

AL159D

6. Place the shock absorber into position and secure

to the front end and spindle with two cap screws,
washers, axles, spacers, sleeves, and lock nuts.
Tighten to 2.8 kg-m (20 ft-lb).

AL157D

AL156D

7. Install and secure the expansion chamber if

removed.

Front

Suspension Arms

(AWS VI)

REMOVING

1. Position the front of the snowmobile up onto a

safety stand.

2. Remove the ski.

3. Remove the Allen-head cap screw securing the tie

rod to the steering arm.

4. Remove the lock nuts and cap screws securing the

shock absorber; then remove the shock absorber.
Account for all mounting hardware.

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FS017

5. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

spindle to the front suspension arms. Account for
all mounting hardware.

FS019

FS018

6. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

sway bar link to the front suspension arm.

FC216

7. Remove the three torx-head screws securing the

air silencer to the front bumper.

FC217

8. Remove the two torx-head cap screws securing the

front bumper to the side belly pans. 

FC218

9. Remove the two hairpin clips and hood pins

securing the hood to the front bumper.