3. Attempt to push the ATV. NOTE: The brake lever lock must lock the wheels. If it doesn’t, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. Ball Joint Boots (Upper and Lower/Right and Left) Brake Hoses Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other damage. If found, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have the brake hoses replaced. ACE-030A 1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the front wheels. Brake Pads The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The only mainte- nance that is required is replacement of the brake pads when they show excessive wear.
Check the thickness of each of the brake pads as follows: 2. Remove both front wheels. 3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 4. Check the ball joint for free-play by grasping the steering knuckle and turning it from side to side and up and down. 1. Remove a front wheel. 2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad. 5. If boot damage is present or ball joint free-play seems excessive, con- tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE 3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to have brake pads replaced.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner and Outer/Right and Left) PR376B 4. Install the wheel and tighten to 40 ft-lb. Protective Rubber Boots The protective boots should be inspected periodically according to the Service Booklet. CC792 1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the front wheels. 2. Remove both front wheels. 3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the end and attempting to move it up and down. 5. If boot damage is present or tie rod end free-play seems excessive, con- tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. 49