Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Instruction - part 129

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Instruction - part 129

 

 

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3. Install the rear upper idler wheel on the idler arm.

AG545D

4. Install the idler spacer collar onto the idler arm.

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5. Place the flanged axle with a thin flat washer

through the notched side of the offset pivot idler
arm assembly.

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NOTE: If the flanged axle in the offset pivot idler

arm is loose, it must be cleaned and green Loctite
#609 must be applied to it prior to installation.

6. Align the marks on the idler arm to the centerline

of the offset pivot idler arm assembly. Secure the
offset pivot idler arm to the idler arm with cap
screws and lock nuts. Tighten to 2.6 kg-m
(19 ft-lb).

„

NOTE: When tightening the pivot idler arm lock

nuts, tighten the lower lock nut first or binding
may occur.

AG675D

7. Place the short spring leg onto the adjusting cam

using the rear suspension spring tool.

AG624DA

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Rear Axle and

Idler Wheels

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NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this

procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the cap screw and large flat washer secur-

ing the outer rear idler wheel. Remove the outer
idler wheel from the shaft.

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NOTE: The large flat side of the wheel insert is

positioned next to the inner plastic adjuster bush-
ing. The idler wheel must be installed with the
wheel insert properly positioned.

2. Loosen the track adjusting bolts. Slide the outer

adjuster bushings off the axle.

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AG628D

3. Carefully slide the shaft out from the inner idler

wheels and note the position of the spacers and
washers.

AG805D

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Clean the bearings with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect all idler wheel inserts (inner and outer) for

any cracks.

3. Inspect the outer rubber portion of the idler wheels

for cracks and poor bonding.

4. Inspect the plastic insert of each idler wheel for

cracks.

5. Inspect the shaft for wear and damaged threads.

6. Inspect all idler wheel bearings. Turn each bearing

(by hand) and if any roughness or binding is noted,
replace the bearing.

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

! CAUTION

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

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A. Remove the wheel insert (if applicable) 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 (if applicable).

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ASSEMBLING

1. In order from the right-hand side, slide the axle

through the slide rail axle bracket; then place a flat
washer, short spacer with bushings, inner idler
wheel with insert (if applicable), long spacer with
bushings, and flat washer on the axle. Slide the
axle through the opposite slide rail axle bracket.
Place the plastic adjuster bushings on the axle (on
the outside of each axle bracket). Make sure the
hole in the adjuster bushing is aligned directly
with the adjusting bolt.

AG805D

AG551D

2. Place the outer idler wheels on the axle (with the

large flat of the insert directed inward) and secure
with two cap screws (coated with red Loctite
#271) and large flat washers. Tighten cap screws
to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

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3. Adjust track alignment (see Track Alignment in

this sub-section).

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4. Adjust track tension deflection (see Track Tension

in this sub-section).

Idler Arm

„

NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this

procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the rear upper idler wheels and springs

(see Rear Upper Idler Wheels/Rear Springs in this
sub-section).

AG545D

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock eyelet to the idler arm. Account for a
spacer, lock nut, and bushings.

AG467D

AG553D

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NOTE: Mark the hole that the upper shock links

are mounted in for assembly purposes.

AG554D

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock links to the idler arm. Account for a
lock nut, spacer, flat washers, and axle links.

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