Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 121

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 121

 

 

9-99

9

AG531D

2. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten only until snug.

MS057A

3. Place the rail into position; then install the

adjuster bushing and rear idler wheel. Install the

cap screw and flat washer. Tighten only until

snug.

MS058A

MS056C

„ NOTE: Care must be taken that the adjuster
bushing slot is aligned properly with the adjuster
bolt.

„ NOTE: It is advisable to tighten the rear idler
wheel axle only until snug until the skid frame has
been installed and track tension has been
adjusted; then the axle assembly must be tight-
ened to specifications.

4. Install the rear arm limiter cap screw (A) in the

appropriate hole (as noted during disassembly);

then install the rear arm in the appropriate hole

as noted during disassembly. Install cap screw

(B) and lock nut. Tighten only until snug.

MS056A

MS056B

5. If applicable, install coupler block w/bushing.

Secure with cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

9-100

6. Install the rear inner idler wheel mounting block

in the appropriate holes as noted during disas-

sembly and secure with cap screw and lock nut.

Tighten to specifications.

MS059

„ NOTE: To obtain proper alignment for the idler
wheel cap screw, place the cap screw in the top
hole through the rail and mounting block prior to
tightening.

MS059A

7. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS054A

„ NOTE: At this point if the front arm shock
absorber was removed from the front arm, install it
and tighten securely.

8. Install the cap screw and lock nut (if removed)

securing the front inner idler wheel assembly to

the slide rails. Tighten to specifications.

MS053A

„ NOTE: At this point, tighten the cap screws A
and B (from step 4) to specifications.

9. Place the spring into the slide block; then place

the spring slide and slide block assembly into

position on the slide rail. Secure with a cap

screw and washer. Tighten to specifications.

MS060

10. Secure the outer idler wheel mounting block

with the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

MS997

9-101

9

„ NOTE: To obtain proper alignment for the idler
wheel cap screw, place the cap screw in the top
hole through the rail and mounting block prior to
tightening.

MS997A

11. Secure the outer and inner idler wheels to the

mounting blocks with existing hardware.

Tighten to specifications.

MS050A

12. Secure the rail supports with cap screws (coated

with blue Loctite #243). Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS061

„ NOTE: Apply a light coat of grease to the slide
rail surface to aid in installing a new wear strip. If
there are any sharp edges on the lower portion of
the rail, use a file to remove them.

MS288

13. Secure the end cap onto the slide rail using a cap

screw, flat washers, and a lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

MS206A

14. From the back, start the wear strip onto the rail;

then using a soft hammer, drive the wear strip

forward into position. Secure with a machine

screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

MS207

9-102

MS016B

15. 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.

16. Adjust track tension deflection (see Track Ten-

sion in this sub-section) and track alignment

(see Track Alignment in this sub-section).

Installing Skid Frame

1. Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect

against scratching and tip the snowmobile onto

one side.

2. Pull the track away from the tunnel and spread

open; then place the skid frame into the track.

3. Position the front of the skid frame into the tun-

nel and align the front arm with the appropriate

mounting hole in the tunnel. Insert the cap screw

with washers through the tunnel mounting hole

and through the front arm. DO NOT TIGHTEN

AT THIS TIME. Repeat this procedure on the

other side.

739-992A

„ NOTE: To aid in centering the front arm with the
hole in the tunnel, position the skid frame and
track at a 45° angle to the bottom of the tunnel.

4. Elevate the rear of the skid frame and the track

into position in the tunnel.

5. Align the pivot idler arm assembly with the

appropriate hole in the tunnel. Secure the pivot

idler arm assembly with a cap screw (coated

with red Loctite #271), lock washer, and flat

washer. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

„ NOTE: Do not install the short legs of the rear
springs onto the adjusting cams at this time.

6. At this time, tighten all four skid frame mount-

ing cap screws securely.

7. Using the Rear Suspension Spring Tool (p/n

0144-311), install the short legs of the rear

springs onto the adjusting cams making sure the

cams are in the same adjustment positions.

8. Tighten the two track tension adjusting bolt

evenly until track deflection is within specifica-

tions; then lock the jam nuts to secure the adjust-

ment.

9. Check track tension deflection and alignment;

adjust if necessary (see Track Tension and Track

Alignment in this sub-section).

Track Tension

CHECKING DEFLECTION

1. Tip the snowmobile on its side.

! CAUTION

After proper track tension and alignment have been
attained, make certain that the rear axle assembly is
tightened to specifications or component damage
will occur.

! CAUTION

When installing the skid frame, make sure the rear
arm shock mounting location on the pivot/axle is
positioned correctly above the axle or component
damage will occur.

! WARNING

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