Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Instruction - part 144

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Shock Pads

„

NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Using a 3/16-in. drill bit drill out the rivets secur-

ing the shock pad to the slide rail. Account for the

retaining brackets.

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2. Remove the shock pad.

INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the pad and retaining brackets for damage

or wear.

2. Inspect the rivet holes in the slide rail for damage

or elongation.

INSTALLING

1. Place the pad and retaining brackets into position

on the slide rail.

2. Secure the pad assembly with rivets.

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Front Outer

Idler Wheels

„

NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

front outer idler wheel and the idler wheel

mounting block. Account for flat washers and an

axle.

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2. Note the locations of the flat washers for assembly

purposes. The washers are to be installed next to

the idler wheels.

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and each plastic hub for

cracks or damage.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearing (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this procedure.

A. Remove the wheel insert and the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

the inside of the wheel.

C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into

the idler wheel.

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D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

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E. Install the insert.

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INSTALLING

1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with a

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m

(23 ft-lb).

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2. Place the idler wheel and axle against the mount-

ing block making sure there is a flat washer on

both sides of the idler wheel.

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! CAUTION

Do not remove the bearing unless it is absolutely
necessary. The bearing will be damaged during
removal.

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3. Secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap screw

and a lock nut. Tighten cap screws to 3.2 kg-m

(23 ft-lb).

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Rear Inner

Idler Wheels

„

NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws and lock washers securing

the idler wheel axle shaft to the slide rails.

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2. Slide the rear idler wheel assembly rearward and

lift the idler wheel assembly from the suspension.

Account for one long spacer, two short spacers,

and four flat washers.

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and plastic hub for cracks

or damage.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearings (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

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4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this procedure.

A. Remove the wheel insert and the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

the inside of the wheel.

C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into

the idler wheel.

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D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

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E. Install the insert.

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INSTALLING

1. Position the idler wheels with spacer and spacer

washers (one on each side of idler wheel) on the

axle.

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2. Slide the inner wheel assembly into position

between the rails. Secure the axle with two cap

screws and lock washers (coated with red Loctite

#271). Tighten to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

„

NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the skid

frame, make sure to install the idler wheels in their
proper mounting locations.

AG592D

! CAUTION

Do not remove the bearing unless it is absolutely
necessary. The bearing will be damaged during
removal.