2009 Arctic Cat 400/500/550/700/550/700/1000 ATV Service Manual, Page 320Get this manual
Suspension NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located in Section 1
Shock Absorbers
REMOVING 1Secure the ATV on support stand to elevate the wheels and to release load on the suspensionAF626D
4Compress the shock absorber spring, remove the retainer, and remove the spring
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support stand to avoid injury
2Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each front shock absorber to the frame and the upper A-armAccount for bushings and sleeves from each