Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2008 year). Manual - part 150

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AL147D

6. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the

console to the gas tank.

AL142D

7. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing

the steering post to the steering support. Account

for the two washers, bearing caps, bearing halves,

washers, and backing plate.

AL090

8. Remove the sheet metal screws securing the recoil

starter rope cup.

AL149D

9. Remove the cap screws securing the recoil starter

rope wire form. Account for the lock nut.

AL150D

10. Remove the cap screws securing the steering sup-

port to the footrest (both sides).

AL151D

11. Remove the cap screws securing the oil reservoir

to the steering support. Account for the lock nut

and a flat washer.

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AL152D

12. Remove the cap screws securing the air-intake

silencer to the steering support. Account for the

washers, lock washers, and spacers.

AL153D

13. Move the air-intake silencer forward.

AL154D

14. Carefully slide the steering post out of the chassis.

Be careful not to hook any wires or hoses.

INSPECTING

„NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.

1. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-

tion.

2. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets

for cracks, bends, or wear.

3. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and bear-

ing housings for cracks or wear.

INSTALLING

1. Carefully slide the steering post into position in

the chassis. Be careful not to hook any wires or

hoses.

2. Secure the air-intake silencer to the steering sup-

port with the washers, lock washers, spacers, and

cap screws.

AL153D

3. Secure the oil reservoir to the steering support

with the washer and lock nut.

AL152D

4. Secure the steering support to the footrest (both

sides) with the cap screws.

AL151D

5. Secure the recoil starter rope wire form with the

cap screws and lock nut.

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AL150D

6. Secure the recoil starter rope cup with the sheet

metal screws.

AL149D

7. On the upper end of the steering post, apply a light

oil to the bearing halves and place into position

around the steering post; then place the bearing

cap between the steering support and the steering

post. Place the bearing housing into position and

secure with the backing plate, two cap screws

(coated with green Loctite #609), washers, and

lock nuts. Tighten to 30 ft-lb.

AL090

8. Secure the console with the Phillips-head screws.

AL142D

9. Place the adjuster block, handlebar assembly, and

adjuster caps into position; then secure with four

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten lock nuts evenly

to 10 ft-lb.

AL147D

10. Secure the handlebar pad.

AL136D

11. Tip the snowmobile on its side; then place the tie

rod into position. Secure with a cap screw (coated

with green Loctite #609) and lock nut. Tighten to

30 ft-lb. Install the cotter pin and spread the pin.

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AL146D

12. On the lower end of the steering post, apply a light

oil to the bearing halves and place into position

around the steering post; then place the bearing

cap and bearing housing into position. Install the

backing plate and secure with two cap screws,

washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to 30 ft-lb.

AL145D

13. Install the skid plate. Secure with screws.

AL144D

„NOTE: Turn the handlebar to the full-left and
full-right to ensure free movement.

Steering Post

(Crossfire/M-Series)

REMOVING

1. Using a piece of cardboard to protect the hood and

belly pan, tip the snowmobile on its PTO-side.

2. From beneath the front end, remove the lock nut

and washer securing the steering post to the steer-

ing post stop.

FC199

3. Tip the snowmobile upright. Remove the handle-

bar pad.

4. Remove the cable ties securing the wiring and

brakeline hose to the steering post.

„NOTE: Remove the routing clips securing the
brake hose and wiring to the steering support.

5. Remove four lock nuts and cap screws securing

the handlebar to the adjuster block.

CM001

6. Remove the ignition switch and the 11 torx-head

cap screws and four lock nuts securing the console

to the gas tank; then lay the console aside.

7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

steering tie rod to the steering post. 

„NOTE: The expansion chamber must be
removed for this procedure.