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Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Instruction - part 134

 

 

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E. Install the insert (if applicable).

MS008

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.

MS069

2. Place the slide spacer and slide block (with spring

in slide block) into position on the slide rail.

Secure with a cap screw, flat washers, and lock

nut. Tighten to specifications.

„NOTE: Make sure the spring is located above the
spring slide mounting bolt.

MS070

MS068

MS071

3. Using a suitable driving tool, install the rear upper

idler wheel on the idler arm.

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

! 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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5. Place the flared bushings 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 installa-
tion.

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.

7. 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.

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 secur-

ing the outer rear idler wheel. Remove the outer

idler wheel from the shaft.

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„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.

MS020

MS021

3. Carefully slide the shaft out from the inner idler

wheels and note the position of the spacers and

washers.

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MS022

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 outer rubber portion of the idler wheels

for cracks and poor bonding.

4. Inspect the plastic insert of each idler wheel for

cracks.

5. Inspect the shaft for wear and damaged threads.

6. Inspect all idler wheel bearings. Turn each bearing

(by hand) and if any roughness or binding is noted,

replace the bearing.

7. If a bearing must be replaced, use this procedure.

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

through the slide rail axle slot; then place a bush-

ing, inner idler wheel with insert (if applicable),

and long spacer with a flat washer on the axle.

Slide the axle through the opposite slide rail axle

slot. Place the plastic adjuster bushings 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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MS022

„NOTE: Make sure the slot in the adjuster bushing
is aligned directly with the adjusting bolt.

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MS058A

2. Place the outer idler wheels on the axle (with the

large flat of the insert directed inward) and secure

with two cap screws (coated with blue Loctite

#243) and large flat washers. Tighten cap screws

only until snug.

„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.

MS212

3. 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.

4. Adjust track alignment (see Track Alignment in

this sub-section).

5. Adjust track tension deflection (see Track Tension

in this sub-section).

Idler Arm/Rear 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).

MS074

2. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock eyelet to the idler arm. Account for a

spacer, lock nut, and bushings.

MS075A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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