2000 Arctic Cat ATV Factory Service Manual, Page 333Get this manual
SteeringSuspension Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff Condition 1Front wheel alignment incorrect 2Lubrication inadequate 3Tire inflation pressure incorrect 4Tie rod ends seizing 5Linkage connections seizing Problem: Steering oscillation Condition 1Tires inflated unequally 2Wheel(s) wobbly 3Wheel hub cap screw(s) loose missing 4Wheel hub bearing worn damaged 5Tie rod ends worn loose 6Tires defective incorrect 7A-arm bushings damaged 8Bolts nuts (frame) loose Problem: Steering pulling to one side Condition 1Tires inflated unequally 2Front wheel alignment incorrect 3Wheel hub bearings worn broken 4Frame distorted 5Shock absorber defective Problem: Steering impaired Condition 1Tire pressure too high 2Steering linkage connections worn 3Cap screws (suspension system) loose Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven Condition 1Wheel hub bearings worn loose 2Front wheel alignment incorrect Problem: Steering noise Condition 1Caps screws nuts loose 2Wheel hub bearings broken damaged 3Lubrication inadequate Remedy 1Tighten cap screws nuts 2Replace bearings 3Lubricate appropriate components Remedy 1Replace bearings 2Adjust alignment Remedy 1Adjust pressure 2Replace connections 3Tighten cap screws Remedy 1Adjust pressure 2Adjust alignment 3Replace bearings 4Repair replace frame 5Replace shock absorber Remedy 1Adjust pressure 2Replace wheel(s) 3Tighten replace cap screws 4Replace bearing 5Replace tighten tie rod ends 6Replace tires 7Replace bushings 8Tighten bolts nuts Remedy 1Adjust alignment 2Lubricate appropriate components 3Adjust pressure 4Replace tie rod ends 5Repair replace connections