Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2008 year). Manual - part 113

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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 front pads and retaining brackets into

position on the slide rail.

2. Secure the front pads with rivets.

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3. Place the rear pads into position on the slide rails.

4. Secure the rear pads with the torx-head screws.

MS117A

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 two shim

washers (if applicable).

MS002B

MS003A

2. If applicable, note the locations of the shim wash-

ers for assembly purposes. The shim washers are

to be installed to the inside of the idler wheels.

MS004

„NOTE: On the idler wheels with inserts, account
for a spacer.

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MS005

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 (if applicable) and the

snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press or suitable driving tool,

remove the bearing from 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

INSTALLING

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

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to 34 ft-lb.

MS009

„NOTE: For proper alignment, it is advisable to
install an idler wheel cap screw into the top mount-
ing block hole prior to tightening.

! CAUTION

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

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MS009A

2. Place the two shim washers (if applicable), idler

wheel, and axle against the mounting block mak-

ing sure there is a flat washer on the outside of the

idler wheel.

MS004

„NOTE: On idler wheels with inserts, install
spacers.

MS005

3. Secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap screw

and a lock nut. Tighten cap screws to 34 ft-lb.

MS208

Rear Inner

Idler Wheels

„NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be
removed for this procedure.

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws securing the rear inner

idler wheel and the idler wheel assembly. Account

for four flat washers, three spacers, and an axle.

MS209A

2. Note the locations of the washers and spacers for

installing purposes.

„NOTE: The washers (A) must be installed next
to the idler wheels. The short spacers (B) must be
installed against the slide rail.

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MS210A

MS210B

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 (if applicable) and the

snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press or suitable driving tool,

remove the bearing from 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

INSTALLING

1. Place the long spacer on the axle; then from each

side, install a washer (A), idler wheel, washer, and

a short spacer (B). Tighten to 34 ft-lb.

! CAUTION

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