Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2002 year). Manual - part 152

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2. Remove the shock pad.

INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Inspect the pad and retaining brackets for damage

or wear.

2. Inspect the rivet holes in the slide rail for damage

or elongation.

INSTALLING

1. Place the pad and retaining brackets into position

on the slide rail.

2. Secure the pad assembly with rivets.

AG531D

Front Outer

Idler Wheels

„

NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. 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.

AG678D

AG686D

2. Note the locations of the flat washers for assembly

purposes. The washers are to be installed next to

the idler wheels.

AG622D

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and each plastic hub for

cracks or damage.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearing (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

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

A. Remove the wheel insert and the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

from 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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AG538D

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

AG539D

E. Install the insert.

AG540D

INSTALLING

1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with a

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m

(23 ft-lb).

AG686D

2. Place the idler wheel and axle against the mount-

ing block making sure there is a flat washer on

both sides of the idler wheel.

AG622D

AG623D

3. Secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap screw

and a lock nut. Tighten cap screws to 3.2 kg-m

(23 ft-lb).

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AG618D

Rear Inner

Idler Wheels

„

NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws and lock washers securing

the rear inner idler wheel and the idler wheel

mounting block. Account for a flat washer and an

axle.

AG672D

AG673D

2. Note the locations of the flat washers for assembly

purposes.

„

NOTE: The large, thick washer must be installed

next to the idler wheel. The small, thin washer
must be installed against the slide rail.

AG674D

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„

NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and plastic hub for cracks

or damage.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearings (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

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

A. Remove the wheel insert 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.

AG538D

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

! CAUTION

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

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AG539D

E. Install the insert.

AG540D

INSTALLING

1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with a

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 3.2 kg-m

(23 ft-lb).

AG673D

2. Place the idler wheel and axle into position against

the mounting block making sure there is a flat

washer on the inside of the idler wheel. Tighten to

3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb).

AG674D

AG672D

Rear Upper Idler 

Wheels/Rear Springs

„

NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this

procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

REMOVING

1. Using the Rear Suspension Spring Tool (p/n 0144-

311), remove the spring from the adjusting cam.

AG624DA

! WARNING

Care must be taken when removing the spring or
damage or injury could result.