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Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2000 year). Manual - part 132

ASSEMBLING

Fig. 9-130

AG562D

1. Install the rear arm onto the idler arm with an

aluminum axle, bushing assemblies, cap screw, and
a lock nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

Fig. 9-131

AG477D

NOTE: Install the rear arm assembly into the

appropriate mounting hole as noted during
disassembly.

2. Place the rear arm assembly into position (with the

brace facing towards the front side) between the
slide rails. Secure with a cap screw and lock nut.
Tighten to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

Fig. 9-132

AG558D

3. Position the shock links in the appropriate holes of

the idler arm brackets (see 2000 Suspension
Mounting Location Chart in this section). Place a
spacer between the center of the brackets; then
place a flat washer on the cap screw. 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 to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

Fig. 9-133

AG556D

Fig. 9-134

732-688F

Fig. 9-135

AG682D

4. Place the upper shock eyelet with bushings between

the idler arm brackets making sure the spacer is
properly positioned between the brackets. Secure
with a cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m
(23 ft-lb).

Rear Shock Link

Mounting Holes A & B

Rear Shock

Mounting Hole

Do Not Use

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Fig. 9-136

AG467D

NOTE: Do not over-tighten the shock absorber

cap screw as the shock eyelet must be free to pivot.

5. Grease the idler arm and rear arm grease fittings

with a low-temperature grease.

6. Install the rear upper idler wheels, rear springs, and

o ff s e t p ivo t i d l e r ( s e e R e a r U p p e r I d l er
Wheels/Rear Springs in this sub-section).

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

NOTE: On models with remote adjuster, cut the

cable ties securing the front shock absorber hose to
the front arm.

1. Remove the lower cap screws and lock nuts

securing the limiter straps to the rail support.
Account for flat washers.

Fig. 9-137

AG632D

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.

Fig. 9-138

AG582D

3. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

front arm to the front arm mounting brackets.

Fig. 9-139

AG565D

4. Remove the front arm and account for the two front

arm spacers.

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Fig. 9-140

AG485D

5. Remove the cap screws securing the front outer

idler wheels to the idler wheel mounting block.
Account for a lock nuts, axles, inserts, and flat
washers.

Fig. 9-141

AG566D

6. Remove the cap screw and lock washer securing

one side of the shock mount axle. Clean the Loctite
from the axle threads and cap screw threads; then
reinstall the cap screw. Remove the opposite-side
cap screw and lock washer; then clean the Loctite
from the axle threads and cap screw threads.
Remove the first cap screw and washer; then
remove the axle and account for spacers, flat
washers, and shock bushings. Discard the cap
screws.

It may be necessary to heat the cap screws. Care
must be taken to prevent damage to other
components.

NOTE: New cap screws must be used when

installing the shock mount axle.

Fig. 9-142

AG567D

Fig. 9-143

AG568D

NOTE: On models with remote adjuster, loosen

the three Allen-head screws securing the remote
reservoir; then slide the reservoir assembly over
and remove the reservoir with hoses.

Fig. 9-144

AG591D

Care must be taken when removing the remote
reservoir that the hoses are not kinked or
damaged.

7. Using a plastic mallet, tap the axle from the lower

shock eyelet.

! CAUTION

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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

spacers for wear or damage.

4. Inspect the two rear track guide bumpers. If worn,

drill out the rivets securing the bumpers to the arm
and replace with new bumpers.

Fig. 9-145

AG486D

5. Inspect the shock absorber for any signs of oil

leakage especially at the point where the shock
shaft enters the shock body.

6. Inspect the shock absorber eyelet welds (at each

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

7. Inspect the shock absorber and reservoir hoses (on

models with remote adjuster) for damage.

INSTALLING

1. On models with remote adjuster, place the remote

reservoir into position making sure the hose is
directed to the left-side of the skid frame. Secure
with the three Allen-head screws coated with red
Loctite #271. Tighten the outside screws first.

NOTE: The center Allen-head screw will not

bottom on its shoulder when tightened. It bottoms
on the cross-shaft to hold the assembly centered.

Fig. 9-146

AG591D

2. Install the axle into the lower shock eyelet bushing

assembly. Apply grease to the axle; then install the
spacers.

Fig. 9-147

AG568D

3. Place the shock mount axle into position on the skid

frame making sure the spacers and washers are
properly positioned. Secure with new cap screws
(coated with green Loctite #609) and washers.
Tighten to 4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).

Fig. 9-148

AG567D

4. Position the front arm with spacers into the

mounting brackets. Secure with cap screws and
lock nuts. Tighten to 4.2 kg-m (30 ft-lb).

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