Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2004 year). Manual - part 142

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AG536D

INSTALLING

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NOTE: Apply a light coat of grease to the slide

rail surface to aid in installing a new wear strip. If
there are any sharp edges on the lower portion of
the rail, use a file to remove them.

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1. From the back, start the wear strip onto the rail;

then using a block of wood and a hammer, drive
the wear strip forward into position.

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2. Secure with a machine screw and lock nut.

Tighten to 1.1 kg-m (8 ft-lb).

End Caps

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NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the lock nut, washers, and cap screw

securing the end cap.

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2. Using a hammer, tap the end cap off the rail.

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Inspect the end cap area of the slide rail for cracks

and wear.

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2. Inspect the end cap for any signs of cracking or

wear.

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3. Clean both the slide rail area and the end cap.

Using compressed air, clean the areas of dirt and
gravel.

4. Inspect the cap screw for cracked, stretched, or

damaged threads. Use a new lock nut when assem-
bling.

INSTALLING

1. Position the end cap on the slide rail; then align the

hole in the end cap with the hole in the slide rail.

2. Secure with a cap screw, washers, and lock nut.

Tighten to 1.1 kg-m (8 ft-lb).

Shock Pads

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NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

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NOTE: The shock pads should be removed only

if being replaced.

1. Twist the push nuts off the solid rivets securing the

shock pads.

2. Remove the shock pad.

INSPECTING

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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,

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

1. Inspect the pads for damage or wear.

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

or elongation.

INSTALLING

1. If removed, place the pads into position on the

slide rails.

2. Secure the pad assembly with rivets and new push

nuts.

Idler Wheels

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NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be

removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

idler wheels and the idler wheel mounting block.
Account for flat washers.

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2. Note the locations of the flat washers for installing

purposes. The washers are to be installed next to
the head of the cap screw.

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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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 for cracks or damage.

! WARNING

Always wear an approved pair of safety glasses
when using compressed air.

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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 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.

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D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

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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).

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

ing block making sure there is a flat washer
against the head of the cap screw on the outside of
the idler wheel.

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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).

Rear Upper Idler 

Wheels/Rear Springs

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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.

! CAUTION

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

! WARNING

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

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2. Remove the spring and sleeve from the idler arm.

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3. Using Idler Wheel Puller Kit (p/n 0644-400),

remove the idler wheel.

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4. Remove the cap screw and flat washer securing

the spring slide to the rail.  Account for a slide
block and washer.

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NOTE: Use the same procedure for the other

side.

INSPECTING

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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 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 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.

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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.