Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Manual - part 99

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8. Remove the sheet metal screws securing the recoil

starter rope cup.

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9. Remove the cap screws securing the recoil starter

rope wire form. Account for the lock nut.

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10. Remove the cap screws securing the steering

support to the footrest (both sides).

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11. Remove the cap screws securing the oil reservoir

to the steering support. Account for the lock nut

and a flat washer.

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12. Remove the cap screws securing the air-intake

silencer to the steering support. Account for the

washers, lock washers, and spacers.

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13. Move the air-intake silencer forward.

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14. Carefully slide the steering post out of the chassis.

Be careful not to hook any wires or hoses.

INSPECTING

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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-

tion.

2. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets

for cracks, bends, or wear.

3. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and

bearing housings for cracks or wear.

INSTALLING

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1. Carefully slide the steering post into position in

the chassis. Be careful not to hook any wires or

hoses.

2. Secure the air-intake silencer to the steering

support with the washers, lock washers, spacers,

and cap screws.

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3. Secure the oil reservoir to the steering support

with the washer and lock nut.

KEY

1. Steering Post
2. Cap Screw
3. Adjuster Cap
4. Adjuster Block
5. Lock Nut
6. Cap Screw
7. Housing Cap
8. Half Bearing

9. Bearing 

Housing

10. Backing Plate
11. Washer
12. Lock Nut
13. Backing Plate
14. Cap Screw
15. Washer

16. Lock Nut
17. Washer
18. Ball Joint
19. Hex Nut
20. Tie Rod Tube
21. Hex Nut
22. Ball Joint

KEY

1. Steering Post
2. Riser
3. Adjuster Cap
4. Adjuster Cap
5. Cap Screw
6. Tube Closure
7. Cap Screw
8. Bearing Cap
9. Half Bearing 

10. Bearing 

Housing

11. Backing Plate
12. Washer
13. Lock Nut
14. Lock Nut
15. Plate
16. Washer
17. Cap Screw

18. Washer
19. Lock Nut
20. Ball Joint
21. Hex Nut
22. Tie Rod Tube
23. Hex Nut
24. Ball Joint

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4. Secure the steering support to the footrest (both

sides) with the cap screws.

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5. Secure the recoil starter rope wire form with the

cap screws and lock nut.

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6. Secure the recoil starter rope cup with the sheet

metal screws.

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7. On the upper end of the steering post, apply a light

oil to the bearing halves and place into position

around the steering post; then place the bearing

cap between the steering support and the steering

post. Place the bearing housing into position and

secure with the backing plate, two cap screws,

washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to 2.5 kg-m

(18 ft-lb).

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8. Secure the console with the Phillips-head screws.

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9. Place the adjuster block, handlebar assembly, and

adjuster caps into position; then secure with four

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts evenly

to 1.4 kg-m (10 ft-lb).

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10. Secure the handlebar pad.

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11. Tip the snowmobile on its side; then place the tie

rod into position. Secure with a cap screw (coated

with green Loctite #609) and lock nut. Tighten to

4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb). Install the cotter pin and

spread the pin.

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12. On the lower end of the steering post, apply a light

oil to the bearing halves and place into position

around the steering post; then place the bearing

cap and bearing housing into position. Install the

backing plate and secure with two cap screws,

washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to 2.5 kg-m

(18 ft-lb).

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13. Install the skid plate. Secure with screws.

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NOTE: Turn the handlebar to the full-left and full-

right to ensure free movement.

Ski

REMOVING

1. Place the front of the snowmobile on a support

stand.

2. Remove the cotter pin; then remove the slotted nut

and cap screw securing the ski assembly to the

spindle. Remove the ski. Account for the rubber

damper and washers.

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