Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 79

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Steering and Body

This section has been organized into sub-sections for

servicing steering and body components; however,

some components may vary from model to model. The

technician should use discretion and sound judgment

when removing and installing components.

„NOTE: Some illustrations and photographs
used in this section are used for clarity purposes
only and are not designed to depict actual condi-
tions.

„NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
on pages 64-65 of this section.

Steering Post

(Bearcat/Panther/Z)

REMOVING

1. Tip the snowmobile on its side. Remove the

screws securing the skid plate.

AL144D

2. Remove the cotter pin, cap screw, and lock nut

securing the tie rod to the steering post.

AL146D

3. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing

the lower steering post bracket to the front end

assembly. Account for the backing plate, two

washers, bearing caps, bearing halves, and wash-

ers.

AL145D

4. Tip the snowmobile upright. Remove the handle-

bar pad.

AL136D

5. Remove the four lock nuts and cap screws secur-

ing the adjuster caps to the adjuster block; then

remove the caps. Place the handlebar assembly to

the side. Remove the adjuster block.

AL147D

6. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the

console to the gas tank.

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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.

AL152D

12. Remove the cap screws securing the air-intake

silencer to the steering support. Account for the

washers, lock washers, and spacers.

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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,

washers, and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

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 specifications.

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

specifications. Install the cotter pin and spread the

pin.