Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Instruction - part 141

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Instruction - part 141

 

 

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AO162

5. Remove the cap screw securing the rear idler

wheel to the axle. Slide the wheel off the axle.

AG328

6. Remove the two cap screws securing the rear idler

wheel bracket; then remove the bracket.

AG330

7. Remove the push nut and rivet securing the shock

pad to the slide rail. Remove the shock pad.

AO161

8. Remove the slide rail from the skid frame.

INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Inspect the slide rail for cracks or unusual bends.

2. Inspect the wear strip for wear. The wear strip

must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or thicker. If the

wear strip measurement is less than specified,

replacement of both wear strips is necessary.

0735-677

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9

INSTALLING

1. Install the rear idler wheel bracket and spacer; then

secure with cap screws and nuts.

AG330

2. Install the rear idler wheel (with the large diameter

insert positioned to the inside) and secure the rear

idler wheel with a cap screw (coated with blue

Loctite #243) and large washer. Tighten securely.

AG328

3. Secure the rear suspension arm bracket and back-

ing plate to the slide rail with cap screws and lock

nuts. Tighten securely.

AO162

4. Secure the rear suspension arm to the bracket with

existing hardware. Tighten securely.

AO159

5. Secure the cross-brace axle to the slide rail with

cap screws (threads coated with blue Loctite

#243). Tighten securely.

AO160

6. Place the shock pad into position and secure with a

rivet and push nut.

AO161

7. Place the end cap onto the rail and secure with the

cap screw, washer, and lock nut. Tighten securely.

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Drive Chain

and Sprocket

REMOVING

1. Remove the screws securing the front and rear

chain guards; then remove the guards from the

engine compartment. Note the position of the hood

cable.

A017A

„

NOTE: It will be necessary to support the hood

once the hood cable is removed.

2. Remove the muffler hold-down spring from the

muffler and support bracket.

A018

3. Remove the two nuts securing the muffler to the

engine.

A019

4. Press down on the muffler and pull it to the side

until the muffler flange clears the engine exhaust

studs; then remove the muffler from the engine

compartment. Account for the exhaust gasket.

5. Compress and hold the brake lever; then remove

the cap screw securing the rear chain sprocket to

the driveshaft. Release the lever.

6. Remove the snap ring securing the brake band.

Account for a washer.

A003

7. Loosen the rear brake cable adjustment jam nut

and slide the cable out of the brake bracket. Set the

band assembly aside.

A005

8. Secure the centrifugal clutch with a pair of chan-

nel-lock pliers at the outer clutch collar; then

remove the cap screw securing the clutch. Account

for a washer and a spacer.

A020

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9. Slide the chain sprocket and clutch with the drive

chain off the respective shafts and remove from

the engine compartment. Account for the rear

driveshaft key.

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Thoroughly wash all metallic components in parts-

cleaning solvent. Dry using compressed air.

2. Wash all non-metallic components with soap and

water.

3. Inspect the sprocket driveshaft for damage or for

stripped threads.

4. Inspect the keyways in the driveshaft, chain

sprocket, and clutch for wear or damage.

5. Inspect the chain and chain sprocket for wear or

damage.

6. Inspect the driveshaft sprockets for wear or dam-

age.

INSTALLING

735-370A

1. Position the key on the rear driveshaft; then slide

the chain sprocket/clutch/drive chain assembly

into position.

2. Secure the clutch with a pair of channel-lock pliers

at the outer clutch collar; then install the cap screw

(coated with blue Loctite #243) with washer and

spacer. Tighten to 2.1-2.3 kg-m (15-16 ft-lb).

A020

3. Slide the brake band over the clutch and position

the brake cable in the bracket; then secure the

brake band with a washer and snap ring.

A003

4. Tighten the rear brake cable adjustment jam nut

securely; then adjust brake lever travel as neces-

sary (see Section 8 in this manual).

KEY

1. Cap Screw
2. Carriage Bolt
3. Bearing
4. Track Drive Assy
5. Drive Sprocket
6. Driveshaft
7. Key
8. Chain Sprocket
9. Lock Nut

10. Washer
11. Chain
12. Inner Spacer
13. Centrifugal Clutch
14. Brake Band
15. Retainer Pin
16. Washer
17. Snap Ring
18. Outer Spacer
19. Washer
20. Lock Washer
21. Cap Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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