Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 111

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 111

 

 

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„ NOTE: The adjusting bolt may have to be loos-
ened to remove the adjuster bushing.

„ NOTE: At this point, the slide rail should be free
of the skid frame components and can be
removed.

„ NOTE: If applicable, remove the cap screw and
lock nut securing the coupler block to the slide
rail.

16. On the Touring models, remove the cap screws

and lock nuts securing the track adjuster

bracket.

„ NOTE: At this point on the Bearcat W/T w/articu-
lation, remove the idler wheel; then remove the two
cap screws securing the articulating skid frame
mounting bracket to the slide rail.

MS487A

MS488A

MS115A

„ NOTE: The shock pads should be removed only
if being replaced.

17. On the front shock pads (and rear shock pads on

the Bearcat W/T models) using a drill and a 3/

16-in. drill bit, drill out the rivets and remove

the shock pads. Note the shock pad location for

installation. Account for the retaining brackets.

MS116A

18. On the Touring models, remove the torx-head

screws and lock nuts securing the rear shock

pads to the rails; then remove the pads.

MS117A

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the slide rail for cracks (A), elongated

holes (B), or unusual bends.

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MS220A

2. Inspect the wear strip for wear. The wear strip

must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or thicker. If

the wear strip measurement is less than speci-

fied, replacement of both wear strips is neces-

sary.

AG530D

0727-726

INSTALLING

1. Install the front shock pads (and rear shock pads

on the Bearcat W/T models) and retaining

brackets; then secure with rivets.

2. On the Touring models, install the rear shock

pads and secure with the torx-head screws and

lock nuts.

MS117A

3. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

MS118

4. Place the slide rail into position; then install the

cap screws securing the front inner idler wheel

assembly (A), the rear arm shock pivot/idler

wheel assembly (B), and the rear arm assembly

(C) into the proper holes in the slide rail. Install

the lock nuts and tighten only until snug.

MS130D

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MS510C

„ NOTE: Take care that all the shim washers and
spacers are in place on the center components of
the slide rail.

5. On the Touring models, install the adjuster bush-

ing and rear idler wheel. Secure with a cap

screw (coated with blue Loctite #243) and flat

washer. Tighten only until snug.

MS114A

FC194

„ NOTE: On the Touring models, care must be
taken that the adjuster bushing slot is aligned
properly with the adjuster bolt.

MS058A

„ NOTE: If applicable, install coupler block w/
bushing. Secure with cap screws and lock nuts.
Tighten securely.

6. On the Touring models, install the cap screw

(coated with blue Loctite #243) securing the rear

inner idler wheel assembly to the slide rail.

Tighten only until snug.

MS111C

„ NOTE: On the Bearcat W/T w/articulation, also
install the cap screws securing the rear-most inner
idler wheels and mounting blocks to the slide rail.
Tighten to specifications.

MS505B

„ NOTE: When tightening the mounting block lock
nut, it is recommended that the idler wheel cap
screw be installed to maintain proper alignment.

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MS510D

7. Place the overload spring with retaining clips

and bushing to the proper hole in the slide rail.

MS119A

„ NOTE: On the Bearcat W/T models, install the
forward-most inner idler wheels and mounting
blocks to the slide rail. Tighten to specifications.

„ NOTE: For proper alignment, it is advisable to
install an idler wheel cap screw into the top mount-
ing block hole prior to tightening.

MS510B

8. Place the spring into the slide blocks; then place

the spring slide and slide block assembly into

position on the slide rail. Secure with a cap

screw, washer, spacer, two large flat washers,

and a lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

MS108

MS120

9. Install the overload spring tension block with a

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten securely.

MS109A

10. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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