1990-1998 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Repair Manual, Page 420Get this manual
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
8Check parts as described in the following inspection procedure9Installation is the reverse of removalObserve the following: aAssemble the bushings in the lower suspension arm and make sure the bushings operate properlybLubricate the bushings with low temperature grease while assemblingcCheck the suspension for free movement at all stages of assemblyThe suspension should not binddMake sure the heads of all bolts are installed in the same direction as they were originally installed by the manufacturerNOTE If the bolts were not marked before disassembling, check with your dealer or inspect similar machine to determine the correct direction of assembly
be necessary to heat the nut before removing itbPress the ball joint from the suspension armNOTE Install the ball joint in the suspension arm straight with the armIf the ball joint is not straight, remove it and reinstall correctly
cPress the new ball joint into the arm until bottomeddApply Loctite 271 to the threads and install the retaining nuteTighten the nut to the torque listed in Table