Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Manual - part 84

Harness V

(p/n 0686-856)

0738-170

6-36

7-1

7

SECTION 7 — STEERING AND BODY

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Steering and Body .................................................. 7-2
Steering Post (AWS V)............................................ 7-2
Steering Post (AWS VI)........................................... 7-7
Ski ........................................................................... 7-9
Ski Wear Bar ......................................................... 7-10
Drag Link............................................................... 7-11
Front Tie Rods (AWS V)........................................ 7-12
Front Tie Rods (AWS VI)....................................... 7-13
Spindle (AWS V) ................................................... 7-15
Spindle (AWS VI) .................................................. 7-17
Steering Tie Rod (AWS V) .................................... 7-19
Steering Tie Rod (AWS VI) ................................... 7-20
Ski Alignment ........................................................ 7-21
Front Suspension Arms (AWS V).......................... 7-23
Front Suspension Arms (AWS VI)......................... 7-26
Front Suspension (Ski) Shock Absorber ............... 7-31
Sway Bar ............................................................... 7-32
Console (Standard EFI Models)............................ 7-33
Console (AWS VI Models) .................................... 7-34

Console (Standard Carbureted Models)................ 7-35
Belly Pan (AWS V) ................................................ 7-36
Belly Pan (AWS VI) ............................................... 7-43
Gas Tank/Seat Assembly (AWS V) ....................... 7-45
Gas Tank/Seat Assembly (AWS VI) ...................... 7-45
Seat Cushion......................................................... 7-47
Taillight Housing .................................................... 7-48
Windshield............................................................. 7-49
Backrest/Rack/Taillight Assembly.......................... 7-49
Tunnel/Rear Bumper/Snowflap (AWS V)............... 7-51
Tunnel/Rear Bumper/Snowflap (AWS VI).............. 7-54
Heat Exchanger (AWS VI)..................................... 7-56
Air Silencer Assembly (AWS VI)............................ 7-59
Headlight Assembly (AWS V) ............................... 7-60
Headlight Assembly (AWS VI)............................... 7-61
Adjusting Headlight Aim ....................................... 7-62
Torque Specifications (AWS V) ............................. 7-63
Torque Specifications (AWS VI) ............................ 7-63
Torque Specifications (General Bolts) ................... 7-63

7-2

Steering and Body

This section has been organized into sub-sections for
servicing steering and body components; however,
some components may vary from model to model. The
technician should use discretion and sound judgment
when removing and installing components.

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NOTE: Some illustrations and photographs used

in this section are used for clarity purposes only
and are not designed to depict actual conditions.

Steering Post

(AWS V)

REMOVING

1. Tip the snowmobile on its side. Remove the

screws securing the skid plate.

AL144D

2. Remove the cotter pin, cap screw, and lock nut

securing the tie rod to the steering post.

AL146D

3. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing

the lower steering post bracket to the front end
assembly. Account for the backing plate, two
washers, bearing caps, bearing halves, and
washers.

AL145D

4. Tip the snowmobile upright. Remove the

handlebar pad.

AL136D

5. Remove the four lock nuts and cap screws

securing the adjuster caps to the adjuster block;
then remove the caps. Place the handlebar
assembly to the side. Remove the adjuster block.

AL147D

6. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the

console to the gas tank.

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AL142D

7. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing

the steering post to the steering support. Account
for the two washers, bearing caps, bearing halves,
washers, and backing plate.

AL090

8. Remove the sheet metal screws securing the recoil

starter rope cup.

AL149D

9. Remove the cap screws securing the recoil starter

rope wire form. Account for the lock nut.

AL150D

10. Remove the cap screws securing the steering

support to the footrest (both sides).

AL151D

11. Remove the cap screws securing the oil reservoir

to the steering support. Account for the lock nut
and a flat washer.

AL152D

12. Remove the cap screws securing the air-intake

silencer to the steering support. Account for the
washers, lock washers, and spacers.