Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 125

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Instruction - part 125

 

 

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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.

ZJ268A

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

ZJ269A

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

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 rear arm/

idler arm for cracks or unusual bends.

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 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.

! CAUTION

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

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MS006A

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

MS007A

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.

MS157

3. With the rear arm secured to the slide rails, place

a support beneath the rear arm; then tighten the

two cap screws (from step 1) to specifications.

MS033

„ NOTE: If the rear arm limiter was loosened (after
step 4 of disassembling), treat the threads of the
cap screw with blue Loctite #243 and tighten to
specifications.

MS158

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; then place a flat washer on the cap screw.

Insert the axle links into the upper shock link

eyelets; then insert the cap screw through the

eyelets. Secure with a cap screw and lock nut.

Tighten securely.

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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.

0742-145

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

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).

Front Arm/Front Arm 

Brackets/Front Shock 

Absorber

„ 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 cap screws and lock nuts securing

the limiter straps to the front arm. Account for

flat washers.

ZJ270A

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.

! CAUTION

Make certain that the shock pivot assembly is prop-
erly positioned prior to securing the shock absorber
to the idler arm.

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ZJ271A

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front arm to the front arm mounting bracket.

ZJ272

4. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the

rear shock pivot to the front arm.

ZJ273

5. Remove the front arm and account for the two

front arm bushings.

6. Remove the cap screw securing the front outer

idler wheel to the idler wheel mounting block.

Account for lock nut, cap screw, and flat washer.

ZJ274

„ NOTE: Remove the front outer idler wheel from
the side of the slide rail in which the front arm
shock axle cap screw was installed.

7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

idler wheel mounting block to the slide rail.

8. Remove the cap screws, washer, and lock nut

from the front shock axle; then from one side,

tap the assembly rearward far enough for the

axle assembly to clear the slide rails. Account

for an axle, two spacers, and two shim washers.

„ NOTE: It is advisable to loosen the front rail sup-
port cap screws enough to gain clearance to
remove the front shock axle.

ZJ275A

MS167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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