Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 60

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 60

 

 

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„ NOTE: Install the cap screw so the lock nut will
be located to the inside of the ski.

3. Tighten the lock nut (with washer as required)

securely.

4. Place the cotter pin into the ski cap screw and

spread the pin.

Ski Wear Bar

(Bearcat Wide Track/Jaguar Z1/ 

Panther 660/T660)

The ski wear bar is a replaceable bar attached to the

underside of the ski. The purpose of the wear bar is

to assist in turning the snowmobile, to minimize ski

wear, and to maintain good steering control. If the

snowmobile is operated primarily in deep snow, ski

wear bar wear will be minimal; however, if the

snowmobile is operated on terrain where the snow

cover is minimal, the ski wear bar will wear faster.

Arctic Cat recommends that the ski wear bars be

checked once a week and replaced if worn to 1/2 of

original diameter.

REMOVING

1. Remove ice and snow buildup from the ski.

2. With the gas tank nearly empty (less that 1/4

full), lay the snowmobile on its side.

3. Remove the lock nuts and washers securing the

wear bar to the ski. Account for any spacers.

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4. Pry the rear of the wear bar down until the wear

bar studs are clear of the ski; then slide the wear

bar rearward until the front of the wear bar is

free from the ski.

5. Remove the wear bar.

INSTALLING

1. Place spacers (if applicable) on the wear bar

studs; then insert the front of the wear bar into

the hole at the front of the ski and swing the

wear bar upward.

2. Insert the wear bar studs into the holes in the ski.

3. Center the wear bar studs in the holes and install

the washers and lock nuts.

4. Tighten lock nuts securely.

! CAUTION

A piece of cardboard should be used to protect the
finish on the hood.

! WARNING

DO NOT bend the ski wear bar excessively when
installing. Excessive bending of the ski wear bar
may cause premature wear, breakage, and possible
injury.

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Drag Link

(Bearcat Wide Track/

Panther 660/T660)

REMOVING

1. Remove the lock nuts securing the tie rods to the

spindles on both sides of the snowmobile.

Account for O-rings and washers.

„ NOTE: Note whether the tie rod is installed on
the top side or on the bottom side of the spindle
arm for installing purposes.

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2. On the side from which the drag link will be

removed, remove the self-tapping screws secur-

ing the steering boot to the front end.

„ NOTE: To access the MAG-side drag link mount-
ing bolt, it will be necessary to remove the MAG-
side rubber engine mount.

3. Remove the cap screw securing the engine

mounting brackets to the rubber engine mounts;

then using a suitable lift, raise the front of the

engine.

4. Remove the two cap screws securing the rubber

engine mount to the chassis.

5. Move the drag link from side to side to gain

access to the lock nuts and cap screws securing

the steering arms to the drag link; then remove

the cap screws and lock nuts. Account for wash-

ers and drag link bearing axles.

6. From the opposite side from which the boot was

removed, carefully pull the steering boot over

the tie rod end; then remove the drag link.

„ NOTE: Applying soapy water to the steering boot
will aid in pulling the boot over the tie rod end.

7. Place the drag link in a vise and remove the tie

rod ends from the drag link.

INSPECTING

„ NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the entire drag link (especially in the

areas where the ball joints attach) for any signs

of cracks, wear, or damage.

2. Inspect the bearings, inserts, and axles for wear

or damage.

INSTALLING

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KEY

1. Drag Link

2. Bearing

3. Steering Arm 

Assy

4. Insert

5. Idler Arm

6. Cap Screw

7. Lock Nut

8. Cap Screw

9. Washer

10. Axle

11. Lock Nut

12. Cap Screw

13. Washer

14. Lock Nut

15. Washer

16. Ball Joint 

(Right)

17. Hex Nut (Right)

18. Tie Rod Tube

19. Hex Nut (Left)

20. Ball Joint (Left)

21. O-Ring 

Bearcat Wide Track/T660

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1. Place the drag link in a vise; then secure the tie

rod to the drag link with cap screws, washers,

and lock nuts (threads coated with green Loctite

#609). Tighten to specifications.

2. Slide the drag link in from the side of the snow-

mobile from which the steering boot was

removed; then carefully slide the boot over the

tie rod end.

„ NOTE: Applying soapy water to the steering boot
will aid in sliding the boot over the tie rod end.

3. Secure the drag link to the steering and idler

arms with cap screws (coated with green Loctite

#609), washers, bearing axles, and lock nuts.

Tighten to specifications.

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4. Install the MAG-side rubber engine mount to

the chassis with the two cap screws (coated with

blue Loctite #243). Tighten cap screws to speci-

fications. Install the cap screw (coated with blue

Loctite #243) securing the engine mount bracket

to the rubber engine mount. Tighten cap screw

to specifications.

5. Place the steering boot into position on the front

end. Secure with self-tapping screws.

6. Install the tie rods (threaded area coated with

green Loctite #609) on the spindle arms as noted

during removing. Secure with O-rings, washers,

and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

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„ NOTE: Check all drag link and ball joint fasteners
to ensure they are tight. Turn the handlebars full-
left and full-right several times to ensure free
movement.

7. Check and adjust ski alignment (see appropriate

Ski Alignment in this section).

Drag Link

(Jaguar Z1)

REMOVING

1. Remove the hood and disconnect the oxygen

temperature sensor; then remove the exhaust

springs securing the exhaust pipe to the mani-

fold, mounting tab, and resonator. Move and

secure the pipe out of the way.

2. Remove the two cap screws (A) securing the

front end close-off cover to the front end; then

remove the cover and account for the exhaust

pipe mounting tab (B) from the right-side cap

screw.

KEY

1. Drag Link

2. Bearing

3. Steering Arm 

Assy

4. Insert

5. Idler Arm

6. Cap Screw

7. Lock Nut

8. Cap Screw

9. Axle

10. Washer

11. Lock Nut

12. Cap Screw

13. Washer

14. Lock Nut

15. Washer

16. O-Ring

17. Ball Joint (R/H)

18. Hex Nut (R/H)

19. Tie Rod Tube

20. Hex Nut (L/H)

21. Ball Joint (L/H) 

Panther 660

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3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut (A) from the

drag link end of the spindle tie rod; then remove

the cap screw and lock nut (B) securing the left-

side spindle tie rod and steering tie rod to the

drag link.

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„ NOTE: To aid in removing the tie rod cap screws
from the drag link, position the drag link so the cap
screw is aligned with the opening between the skid
plate and the suspension mounting bracket.

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5. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts (C) from

the steering arms (D); then remove the drag link

and steering arms from the suspension mounting

bracket.

6. Secure the drag link in a suitable vise; then

remove the cap screws and lock nuts (E) secur-

ing the steering arms to the drag link. Remove

the arms and account for the axles (F) inside the

steering arms.

„ NOTE: With the steering arms removed, note the
direction of the steering arms for installing pur-
poses.

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7. If replacing using a suitable punch, drive the

two bearings out of the drag link.

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INSPECTING

„ NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the entire drag link (especially in the

areas where the ball joints attach) for any signs

of cracks, wear, or damage.

2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or dam-

age.

INSTALLING

1. If the bearings were removed, place the drag

link in a suitable vise and press the bearings into

the drag link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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