Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2008 year). Manual - part 157

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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.

CM269B

6. On the Crossfire models, 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 secur-

ing the hood to the front bumper.

FC219

! CAUTION

To avoid damage to the hood, carefully close it and
rest it on the handlebar.

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FC220

10. Remove the remaining eight torx-head screws

securing the front bumper. Account for the center

belly pan screen.

FC221

FC222

11. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper arm. Account for the washer.

FC223

12. Remove the 10 torx-head screws securing the cen-

ter belly pan to the frame. Note the location of the

different-length screws for installing purposes. 

FC224

13. Remove the rear belly pan.

FC225

14. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing

the lower arm; then remove the arm. Account for

all mounting hardware.

FC226

INSPECTING

„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.

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3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or

bending.

INSTALLING

1. Place the suspension arms into position on the

front end and secure with the cap screws and lock

nuts. Tighten each cap screw and lock nut to 30 ft-

lb.

FC226

2. Place the rear belly pan into position; then secure

with the 10 torx-head screws.

FC224

3. Place the front bumper into position; then secure

with the eight torx-head screws. Place the center

belly pan screen into position.

FC221

FC222

4. Place the hood into position on the front bumper;

then install the two hood pins and hairpin clips.

FC219

5.  Place the side belly pans into position on the front

bumper; then secure with the two torx-head cap

screws.

FC218

6. Place the air silencer into position on the front

bumper; then secure with the three torx-head

screws.

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FC217

7.  On the Crossfire models, secure the sway bar link

to the front arm with the cap screw and lock nut.

Tighten the lock nut securely.

FC216

8. Secure the arms to the spindle with existing hard-

ware. Tighten the upper arm lock nut and cap

screw to 30 ft-lb and the lower arm lock nut and

cap screw to 30 ft-lb.

CM269B

9. Secure the tie rod to the steering arm with the

Allen-head cap screw. Tighten to 30 ft-lb.

10. Place the front shock absorber into position; then

secure with existing hardware. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.

FS017

11. Install the ski with existing hardware. 

12. Remove the snowmobile from the safety stand.

Front Suspension Arms

(F-Series/T-Series)

REMOVING UPPER ARMS

„NOTE: For installing purposes, note the posi-
tion of the axle shoulders.

ZJ168A

1. Elevate the front of the snowmobile with a suitable

safety stand or lift.

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper arms to the spindle. Account for the spindle

axle.

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front upper arm to the chassis; then remove the cap

screw and lock nut securing the rear upper arm to

the chassis. Account for the axles.

! CAUTION

Never use the front bumper to support the front of
the snowmobile off the floor.