Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 124

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 124

 

 

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

dure.

A. Remove the bearing snap ring.

B. Using a suitable 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

5. Inspect the spring, spring slide, sleeve, washers,

slide block insert, and shaft area for wear.

6. Inspect the adjusting cams and arms for cracks.

INSTALLING

1. Slide the sleeve and spring onto the idler arm.

MS145

2. Place the spring slide and slide block (with

spring in slide block) into position on the slide

rail. Secure with a cap screw and washer.

Tighten to specifications.

MS014

ZJ263A

3. Install the rear upper idler wheel on the idler arm.

AG545D

! CAUTION

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

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MS072A

4. Install the idler spacer collar onto the idler arm.

MS064

5. Place the flared bushing with a thin flat washer

through the notched side of the offset pivot idler

arm assembly.

„ NOTE: If the flared bushing in the offset pivot idler
arm is loose, it must be cleaned and green Loctite
#609 must be applied to it prior to installation.

6. Align the marks on the idler arm to the centerline

of the offset pivot idler arm assembly. Secure the

offset pivot idler arm to the idler arm with cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

MS146A

„ NOTE: When tightening the pivot idler arm lock
nuts, tighten the lower lock nut first or binding may
occur.

MS019B

Rear Axle and

Idler Wheels

„ NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this
procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the cap screw and large flat washer

securing the outer rear idler wheel. Remove the

outer idler wheel from the shaft.

FC194

„ NOTE: The large flat side of the wheel insert is
positioned next to the inner plastic adjuster bush-
ing. The idler wheel must be installed with the
wheel insert properly positioned.

2. Loosen the track adjusting bolts. Slide the outer

adjuster bushings off the axle.

! CAUTION

When driving the idler wheel onto the idler arm, use
a tool to contact the inside race of the bearing or
damage to the wheel or bearing may occur.

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ZJ266

3. Carefully slide the shaft out from the slide rails

and inner idler wheel. Note the position of the

spacers and washers.

ZJ267

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 all idler wheel inserts (inner and outer)

for any cracks.

3. Inspect the idler wheels for cracks, damage, or

poor bonding of the outer rubber portion.

4. Inspect the shaft for wear and damaged threads.

5. Inspect all idler wheel bearings. Turn each bear-

ing (by hand) and if any roughness or binding is

noted, replace the bearing.

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

dure.

A. Remove the bearing snap ring.

B. Using a suitable 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

ASSEMBLING

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1. In order from the right-hand side, slide the axle

through the slide rail axle slot; then place a

bushing (A), inner idler wheel (B), and long

spacer (C) with a flat washer (D) on the axle.

Slide the axle through the opposite slide rail axle

slot. Place the plastic adjuster bushings (E) on

the axle (on the outside of each axle slot).

! CAUTION

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

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2. Place the outer idler wheels on the axle and

secure with two cap screws (coated with blue

Loctite #243) and large flat washers. Tighten

cap screws only until snug.

FC194

„ 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.

3. Install the skid frame (see Installing Skid Frame

in this sub-section).

4. Adjust track alignment (see Track Alignment in

this sub-section).

5. Adjust track tension deflection (see Track Ten-

sion in this sub-section).

Rear Arm/Idler Arm

„ NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this
procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

DISASSEMBLING

1. Remove the rear upper idler wheels and springs

(see Rear Upper Idler Wheels/Rear Springs in

this sub-section).

MS011

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock eyelet to the idler arm. Account for

a spacer, cap screw, and lock nut.

MS024A

„ NOTE: Mark the hole that the upper shock links
are mounted in for assembly purposes.

MS025

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock links to the idler arm. Account for a

cap screw, lock nut, spacer, and axle links.

MS026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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