Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Instruction - part 128

 

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Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Instruction - part 128

 

 

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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 specifications.

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 brackets. 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.

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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 secur-

ing the limiter straps to the rail support. Account

for flat washers.

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.

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MS040A

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

MS038C

7. With the mounting blocks and idler wheels

removed from the assembly, remove the cap screw

securing the front shock mounting bracket to the

rear shock pivot. Account for an axle, cap screw,

and lock nut.

MS041A

8. Remove the cap screw securing the front shock to

the mounting bracket.

AG691D

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect all front arm weldments for cracks or

unusual bends.

2. Closely inspect all tubing for cracks or unusual

bends.

3. Inspect the bearings, bushings, and front arm spac-

ers for wear or damage.

4. Inspect the shock absorber for any signs of oil

leakage especially at the point where the shock

shaft enters the shock body.

5. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at each

end) for any cracks, signs of separation, or for

unthreading.

6. Inspect the shock absorber for damage.

INSTALLING

1. Secure the front shock mounting bracket in a vise;

then install the rear shock pivot with axle to the

mounting bracket with the cap screw and lock nut.

Tighten securely.

MS099

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2. Securely tighten the shock eyelet to the front

shock mounting bracket.

AG691D

3. Place the idler wheels with mounting blocks onto

the bracket assembly.

MS044

4. Slide the front inner idler wheel assembly into

position on the slide rail; then align the assembly

with the proper hole (as noted in removing). Install

the cap screw, flat washer, and lock nut; then

tighten to specifications.

MS040A

5. Position the front arm with spacers, an axle tube,

and serrated axles to the mounting brackets.

Secure with the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

MS045

6. Position the upper shock eyelet and serrated axle

in the front arm. Secure with a cap screw and lock

nut. Tighten securely.

MS039A

„NOTE: Do not over-tighten the shock absorber
cap screw as the shock eyelet must be free to
pivot.

7. Place the rear shock absorber and shock links into

position on the pivot; then install the axles, cap

screw, and lock nut. Tighten securely.

MS035B

8. Secure the limiter straps with cap screws, washers,

and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

! CAUTION

Take care when clamping the bracket in a vise not to
damage the bracket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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