2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ ATV Service Manual, Page 155Get this manual
4Match mark the upper steering shaft joint and the steering wheel shaft; then remove the steering wheel shaftAccount for the lower thrust-washerNOTE: Any time steering components are disassembled, all connecting components should be marked for proper alignment during assembling
4Hold rearward pressure on the steering wheel and tighten the cap screw (from step 2) to 36 ft-lb5Remove the steering wheel nutApply one drop of red Loctite #271 to the threads and install the nutTighten to 25 ft-lb; then install the hairpin clipNOTE: If the hole in the steering shaft does not align with the slots in the castle nut, tighten the nut slightly until the next slot aligns with the hole
INSPECTING 1Inspect the steering wheel shaft for excessive wear2Check for worn splines, cracks, or damaged threads3Roll the steering wheel shaft on flat surface to check for bends4Inspect the nylon bushings in the steering shaft housing for cracking or excessive wearINSTALLING 1Slide the steering wheel shaft into the steering housing; then with the lower thrust-washer in position, align the match marks and slide the upper steering shaft joint onto the steering wheel shaft