Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Manual - part 149

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AG509D

3. Using a pipe wrench and starting from either end,

hook the edge of the wear strip with the pipe

wrench jaw and twist the wear strip off the slide

rail. Move the pipe wrench 7.5 cm (3 in.) and

again twist the wear strip off the rail. Repeat this

procedure until the wear strip is free of the rail.

„

NOTE: The wear strip can also be driven off the

slide rail; however, it is quicker to use the pipe
wrench.

AG510D

4. Remove the cap screws securing the crossbraces to

the slide rail.

„

NOTE: On models with remote adjuster, cut the

cable ties securing the hose to the slide rail and
arm.

AG511D

5. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

front outer idler wheel and the idler wheel mount-

ing block. Account for flat washers and an axle.

AG512D

AG686D

6. Remove the cap screws and lock washers securing

the front shock mount axle. Discard the cap

screws.

AG514D

7. Remove the short spring leg from the adjusting

cam.

! CAUTION

It may be necessary to heat the cap screws.

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AG624DA

8. Remove the cap screw and flat washer securing

the spring slide to the rail. Account for a spacer

and the slide block.

AG515D

AG680D

9. Mark the mounting position of the front arm

mounting bracket.

AG637D

10. Remove the cap screws securing the front arm

mounting bracket. Account for lock nuts.

AG638D

11. Mark the mounting position of the rear inner idler

wheels.

AG668D

12. Remove the cap screws and lock nut securing the

rear inner idler wheels.

AG592D

13. Mark the mounting position of the rear arm limiter

and rear arm.

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AG683D

14. Remove the cap screw, lock washer, and lock nut

from the rear arm limiter shaft.

AG639D

15. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

rear arm to the rail.

AG694D

16. Remove the idler wheel insert; then remove the

cap screw and flat washer securing the rear idler

wheel. Remove the idler wheel; then remove the

adjuster bushing.

AG626D

AG551D

„

NOTE: The adjusting bolt may have to be loos-

ened to remove the adjuster bushing.

AG627D

„

NOTE: At this point, the slide rail should be free

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removed.

17. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

track adjuster bracket.

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AG527D

18. Using a drill and a 3/16-in. drill bit, drill out the

rivets and remove the shock pads. Note the shock

pad location for installation. Account for the

retaining brackets.

AG528D

INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect the slide rail for cracks or unusual bends.

AG529D

2. Inspect the wear strip for wear. The wear strip

must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or thicker. If the

wear strip measurement is less than specified,

replacement of both wear strips is necessary.

AG530D

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INSTALLING

1. Install the shock pads and retaining brackets; then

secure with rivets.

AG531D

2. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten to 1.5 kg-m

(11 ft-lb).