Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 65

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 65

 

 

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6. Remove the screws and lock nut securing the

skid plate; then remove the skid plate.

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7. If applicable, remove the self-tapping screws

securing the steering boot to the front end.

8. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing

the suspension arms to the front end; then

remove the arms.

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any

signs of deterioration.

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

age.

3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or

bending.

INSTALLING

0738-350

1. Place the suspension arms into position on the

front end and secure with the cap screws and

lock nuts. Tighten the upper arm cap screw

(coated with green Loctite #609) and lock nut to

specifications. Tighten the lower arm cap screw

(coated with green Loctite #609) and lock nut to

specifications.

2. If applicable, place the steering boot into posi-

tion on the front end. Secure with the self-tap-

ping screws.

3. Install the skid plate and secure with the screws,

washer, and lock nut.

KEY

1. Lower Arm

2. Bearing

3. Upper Arm

4. Bearing

5. Cap Screw

6. Washer

7. Axle

8. Axle Tube

9. Lock Nut

10. Cap Screw

11. Washer

12. Axle

13. Axle Tube

14. Lock Nut

15. Axle

16. Cap Screw

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AL144D

4. Place the sway bar link into position on the sus-

pension arm and secure with cap screw and lock

nut.

5. Accounting for mounting hardware, install the

suspension arms onto the spindle with the cap

screws (coated with green Loctite #609) and

washers. Tighten to specifications.

MS476A

6. Place the shock absorber into position and

secure to the chassis and spindle with two cap

screws, washers, axles, spacers, sleeves, and

lock nuts. Install both cap screws from the front.

Tighten to specifications.

MS475B

FS084C

7. Install and secure the expansion chamber if

removed.

Front 

Suspension Arms

(Jaguar Z1)

REMOVING UPPER ARMS

„ NOTE: For installing purposes, note the position
of the axle shoulders.

ZJ168A

1. Elevate the front of the snowmobile with a suit-

able safety stand or lift.

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper arms to the spindle. Account for the spin-

dle axle.

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ZJ163A

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front upper arm to the chassis; then remove the

cap screw and lock nut securing the rear upper

arm to the chassis. Account for the axles.

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any

signs of deterioration.

2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or

damage.

3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or

bending.

INSTALLING UPPER ARMS

1. With the axles properly installed as noted during

removing, install the upper arms to the chassis;

then secure the arms with the cap screws and

lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

2. With the axle installed in the spindle, secure the

upper arms to the spindle with the cap screw and

lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

REMOVING LOWER A-ARM

1. Elevate the front of the snowmobile with a suit-

able safety stand or lift.

2. Remove the hood; then remove the self-tapping

screws securing the front bumper assembly to

the chassis and left-side and right-side panels.

ZJ166B

3. Remove the two body screws and lock nuts

securing the bottom of the bumper assembly to

the chassis.

ZJ167A

4. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

shock absorber to the spindle; then remove the

shock from the spindle and account for the

shock sleeve.

5. Remove the four torx-head cap screws securing

the lower A-arm bearing cap to the spindle; then

remove the cap and lower arm from the spindle.

ZJ174A

6. Secure the upper arms and spindle out of the

way; then remove the sway bar/link from the

lower arm.

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7. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing

the lower A-arm to the chassis; then remove the

arm from the sway bar and chassis and account

for the axles.

„ NOTE: For installing purposes, note the position
of the axle shoulders.

ZJ168A

8. If applicable using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry

the split bearings from the spindle axle of the A-

arm.

„ NOTE: The split bearings cannot be reused; they
must be replaced with new ones.

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the arm welded areas for cracks or any

signs of deterioration.

2. Inspect the bearings and axles for wear or

damage.

3. Inspect the arm tubing for signs of twisting or

bending.

INSTALLING LOWER A-ARM

1. If removed, install new split bearings onto the

shaft of the lower A-arm; then using a suitable

pliers, evenly compress the bearing until it is

properly fitted to the shaft.

2. Install the lower A-arm into the sway bar link

and with the axles properly installed as noted in

removing, place the arm into position in the

chassis.

„ NOTE: When installing the lower A-arm, position
the shock absorber to the inside of the spindle
axle before securing the arm to the chassis.

ZJ175

3. Install the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

A-arm to the chassis; then tighten to specifica-

tions.

„ NOTE: When installing the rear cap screw of the
A-arm, keep the cap screw approximately 1/2 in.
out from being fully installed. This will allow for
easier installation of the lock nut.

4. Install the sway bar/link to the lower A-arm.

5. Position the spindle into the lower A-arm; then

install the bearing cap and secure the cap to the

spindle with the four torx-head cap screws.

Tighten to specifications.

6. Install the shock absorber to the spindle; then

install the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

7. Install the front bumper to the chassis; then

secure the bumper to the side panels with the

two self-tapping screws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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