Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 61

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 61

 

 

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ZJ163A

2. Secure the steering arms to the drag link with

the drag link axles, cap screws (threads coated

with blue Loctite #243), and lock nuts. Tighten

to specifications.

ZJ164

3. Place the steering arms/drag link assembly into

position in the chassis; then secure the arms (D)

with axles to the chassis with cap screws and

lock nuts (C). Tighten the lock nuts to specifica-

tions.

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4. Install the left-side spindle tie rod and steering

tie rod to the drag link with cap screws and lock

nuts (B); then install the remaining tie rod to the

drag link with cap screws and lock nuts (A).

Tighten to specifications.

5. Install the front end close-off cover and with the

exhaust pipe mounting tab (B) in position on the

right-side cap screw, tighten the two cap screws

(A) securely.

ZJ020A

6. Install the exhaust pipe and secure the pipe to

resonator, manifold, and the mounting tab with

springs; then connect the oxygen sensor and

install the hood.

7. Using a quality low-temperature grease, grease

the steering arms; then verify free movement of

the steering components.

ZJ165A

Tie Rods

(120 cc)

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the tie rod from the spindle.

A028

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7

2. Remove the tie rod from the steering post (see

steps 10-12 of Steering Post (120 cc) - Remov-

ing sub-section).

3. Loosen the jam nuts securing the tie rod; then

remove the ball joints from the tie rod. Slide the

tie rod from the steering boot.

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged

threads or wear.

2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or

unusual bends.

3. Wash the ball joint in parts-cleaning solvent.

Dry with compressed air. Inspect the ball joint

pivot area for wear. Apply a low-temperature

grease to the ball joint.

ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING

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1. Slide the tie rod through the steering boot; then

install the jam nuts and thread the ball joints

onto the tie rod.

„ NOTE: Each jam nut and ball joint is either a
right-hand or left-hand thread; therefore, each can
only be installed on one end of the tie rod. The
right-hand thread is the inside ball joint and jam
nut.

2. Secure the inner tie rod to the steering post with

washers and lock nuts (coated with green Loc-

tite #609). Tighten to specifications.

3. Secure the steering post to the front end (see

steps 3-5 of Steering Post (120 cc) - Installing

sub-section).

4. Secure the outer tie rod to the spindle with a

lock nut (coated with green Loctite #609).

Tighten to specifications.

ZJ296A

„ NOTE: The ball joint must be installed on the
bottom side of the spindle arm.

5. Lock the jam nuts against the tie rod; then adjust

ski alignment (see appropriate Ski Alignment in

this section).

Tie Rods

(Bearcat Wide Track/

Panther 660/T660)

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the lock nut securing the tie rod to the

spindle. Account for a washer and O-ring.

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

! WARNING

Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.

KEY

1. Cap Screw

2. Bearing Retainer

3. Bearing

4. Lock Nut

5. Lock Nut

6. Washer

7. Tie Rod End

8. Hex Nut

9. Tie Rod

10. Hex Nut

11. Tie Rod End

12. Lock Washer

13. Cap Screw

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the jam nuts against the tie rod
may cause loss of snowmobile control and possible
personal injury.

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FS085A

2. Remove the self-tapping screws or rivets secur-

ing the steering boot and retainer to the front

end.

3. Turn the handlebar in the appropriate direction;

then remove the cap screw and lock nut securing

the steering arm to the drag link. Account for

washers.

4. Loosen the jam nut securing each ball joint to

the tie rod; then remove the ball joints from the

tie rod. Slide the rod from the steering boot.

Remove the jam nuts from the ball joints.

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged

threads or wear.

2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or

unusual bends.

3. Wash the ball joints in parts-cleaning solvent.

Dry with compressed air. Inspect the ball joint

pivot area for wear. Apply a low-temperature

grease to the ball joints.

ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING

1. Slide the tie rod through the steering boot and

retainer; then install the jam nuts on the ball

joints and thread the ball joints onto the tie rod.

„ NOTE: Each jam nut and ball joint is either a
right-hand or left-hand thread; therefore, each can
only be installed on one end of the tie rod. The
right-hand thread is the inside ball joint and jam
nut.

2. Secure the tie rod to the ball joint on the forked

end of the drag link with a cap screw, washers,

and lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

3. Secure the steering arm to the drag link with a

cap screw (coated with green Loctite #609),

lock nut, and washers. Tighten to specifications.

4. Position an O-ring and washer on the ball joint

assembly (threads coated with green Loctite

#609). Install the tie rod on the spindle arm as

noted in removing; then secure with a lock nut.

Tighten to specifications.

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5. Place the steering boot and retainer into position

and secure with self-tapping screws or rivets.

6. Adjust ski alignment (see appropriate Ski Align-

ment in this section).

7. Apply blue Loctite #243 to the jam nut threaded

area and tighten the jam nuts against the tie rod

to specifications.

Tie Rods

(Jaguar Z1)

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the lock nut securing the tie rod to the

spindle.

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

2. Turn the handlebar in the appropriate direction

and remove the cap screw and lock nut securing

the tie rod to the drag link.

! WARNING

Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the jam nuts against the tie rod
may cause loss of snowmobile control and possible
personal injury.

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„ NOTE: To aid in removing the tie rod cap screw
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.

ZJ159A

3. Loosen the jam nuts securing the ball joints to

the tie rod; then remove the ball joints from the

tie rod.

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for damaged

threads or wear. 

2. Inspect the ball joints and tie rods for cracks or

unusual bends.

3. Wash the ball joint in parts-cleaning solvent.

Dry with compressed air. Inspect the ball joint

pivot area for wear. Apply a low-temperature

grease to the ball joint.

ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING

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1. Install the jam nuts onto the ball joints; then

thread the ball joints into the tie rod.

2. Secure the steering tie rod and the left-side spin-

dle tie rod to the drag link with the cap screw

and lock nut; then secure the spindle tie rod to

the spindle. Tighten the cap screws and lock

nuts to specifications.

3. Secure the right-side spindle tie rod to the drag

link and spindle with the cap screws and lock

nuts; then tighten to specifications.

4. Adjust ski alignment (see appropriate Ski Align-

ment in this section).

5. Tighten the jam nuts against the tie rod to speci-

fications.

Spindle

(120 cc)

REMOVING

1. Position the front of the snowmobile up onto a

safety stand.

! WARNING

Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the jam nuts against the tie rod
may cause loss of snowmobile control and possible
personal injury.

KEY

1. Lock Nut

2. Axle

3. Steering Arm

4. Grease Fitting

5. Cap Screw

6. Drag Link

7. Bearing

8. Axle

9. Cap Screw

10. Cap Screw

11. Cap Screw

12. Lock Nut

13. Ball Joint (R-H 

Thread)

14. Nut (R-H 

Thread)

15. Spindle Tie Rod

16. Nut (L-H 

Thread)

17. Ball Joint (L-H 

Thread)

18. Steering Tie 

Rod

19. Ball Joint (L-H 

Thread)

20. Cap 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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