Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 118

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 118

 

 

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MS031

4. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

rear arm to the slide rail. Account for the ser-

rated axles and axle tube.

MS012A

„ NOTE: If applicable, note the mounting hole from
which the rear arm was removed for assembly pur-
poses.

„ NOTE: To remove the rear arm, it may be neces-
sary to loosen the rear arm stop.

MS012B

MS028

5. Remove the two cap screws securing the rear

arm to the idler arm. Account for the aluminum

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. Clean the bearings with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel for cracks or damage.

3. Inspect the bushings (located in the arm pivot

area) for wear or damage.

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

for cracks or unusual bends.

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5. Inspect the two adjusting cams for damage.

6. Rotate the idler wheel bearings (by hand) and

check for binding or roughness.

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, and two

cap screws (coated with blue Loctite #243).

Tighten only until snug.

MS029A

2. Place the rear arm assembly into position

between the slide rails. Secure with a cap screw

and lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

MS032

„ NOTE: Install the rear arm assembly into the
appropriate mounting hole as noted during disas-
sembly.

3. Place a support beneath the rear arm; then

tighten the two cap screws (from step 1) to spec-

ifications.

! CAUTION

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

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MS033

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 with

washer through the eyelets. Secure with a cap

screw, washer, and lock nut. Tighten securely.

MS031

MS026

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.

MS027

„ 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 upper cap screws and lock nuts

securing the limiter straps to the rail support.

Account for flat washers.

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MS034A

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.

MS035A

4. Remove the front arm and account for an axle

tube and serrated axles.

MS036

5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

shock rod links and shock absorber to the pivot

assembly. Account for the cap screw and lock

nut.

MS037A

6. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front inner idler wheel assembly to the slide

rails. From one side, gently tap the assembly

rearward until the mounting blocks clear the

slide rails; then remove the assembly.

MS040A

„ NOTE: To aid in disassembling, loosen the cap
screws and lock nuts securing the pivot (A) and
the front shock absorber (B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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