Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 108

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 108

 

 

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5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

rear arm to the idler arm. Account for the alumi-

num axle and bushing assemblies.

MS029A

MS030

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Closely inspect the rear arm/idler arm tubing

and brackets for cracks or unusual bends.

2. Clean the bearings with a clean cloth.

3. Inspect each idler wheel for cracks or damage.

4. Inspect the bushings (located in the arm pivot

area) for wear or damage.

5. Inspect all welds and the tubing of the upper arm

for cracks or unusual bends.

6. Inspect the two adjusting cams for damage.

7. If a bearing must be replaced, use this proce-

dure.

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.

MS006A

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

MS007A

E. Install the insert (if applicable).

MS008

ASSEMBLING

1. Install the rear arm onto the idler arm with an

aluminum axle, bushing assemblies, two cap

screws (coated with blue Loctite #243), and a

lock nut. Tighten only until snug.

! CAUTION

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

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MS030

MS029A

„ NOTE: At this point on the Bearcat W/T models,
install the rear arm and the idler arm; then secure
with the cap screws, flat washers, and lock nuts.
Tighten to specifications.

2. Place the rear arm assembly into position.

Secure with a cap screw, washer, and lock nut.

Tighten to specifications.

MS079B

MS504B

3. Place a support beneath the rear arm; then

tighten the cap screws (from step 1) to specifica-

tions.

MS080

4. Position the shock links in the appropriate holes

of the idler arm brackets (see Chassis and Skid

Frame Mounting Locations in this section).

Place a spacer between the center of the brack-

ets. Insert the axle links into the upper shock

link eyelets; then insert the cap screw through

the eyelets. Secure with a cap screw, washer,

and lock nut. Tighten securely.

MS031

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MS081

5. Place the upper shock eyelet with bushings

between the idler arm brackets making sure the

spacer is properly positioned between the brack-

ets. Secure with a cap screw and lock nut.

Tighten securely.

MS075A

„ NOTE: Do not over-tighten the shock absorber
cap screw as the shock eyelet must be free to
pivot.

6. Grease the idler arm and rear arm grease fittings

with a low-temperature grease.

7. Install the rear upper idler wheels, rear springs,

and offset pivot idler (see Rear Upper Idler

Wheels/Rear Springs in this sub-section).

8. Install the skid frame (see Installing Skid Frame

in this sub-section).

„ NOTE: It is advisable to install the rear arm
springs onto the adjuster blocks after the skid
frame has been installed.

Front Arm/Front Shock 

Absorber/Front Inner 

Idler Wheels

„ NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this
procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section), and the rear springs must be removed
from the adjusting cams.

REMOVING

1. Remove the lower cap screws and lock nuts

securing the limiter straps to the rail support.

Account for flat washers.

MS082A

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper front shock absorber eyelet to the front

arm. Pull the shock eyelet free of the bracket.

Account for a serrated axle.

MS039A

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front arm to the front arm mounting brackets.

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MS083A

4. Remove the front arm and account for the ser-

rated axles, bushings, and an axle tube.

MS036

5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front inner idler wheels to the slide rail.

MS084A

6. From one side, tap the idler assembly rearward

until the mounting blocks clear the slide rail;

then remove the assembly.

MS085

7. Remove the mounting blocks and slide the axle

out of the shock bracket; then remove the cap

screw and lock nut securing the shock absorber

to the bracket.

MS086A

MS042A

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or

unusual bends.

2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual

bends.

3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, front arm spac-

ers, and mounting blocks for wear or damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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