Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 130

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„NOTE: If not already done, remove the short
spring leg from the adjusting cam. Also, it is rec-
ommended that the cap screw be removed from
the front shock absorber to the front arm to aid in
slide rail installing.

8. Remove the lock nut, cap screw, and flat washer

securing the inner idler wheel assembly to the

slide rail. Discard the lock nut.

„NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the cap
screws from the center components for replacing
the slide rail, install the cap screw from the oppo-
site side into the assembly to secure components
and aid in replacing the slide rail.

MS053A

9. Note the mounting position of the front arm

mounting bracket and remove the cap screws

securing the front arm mounting bracket. Account

for lock nuts.

MS054A

10. Note the mounting location for installing pur-

poses; then remove the cap screw and lock nut

securing the rear inner idler wheels and mounting

block.

MS055A

11. Note the mounting positions of the rear arm limiter

(A) and rear arm (B); then remove the cap screws,

lock washers, and lock nuts from the rear arm lim-

iter and rear arm.

MS056A

MS056B

12. Mark the location of the rear coupler block (if

applicable); then remove the block. Account for

the block, bushing, cap screw, and lock nut.

13. Remove the idler wheel insert; then remove the

cap screw and flat washer securing the rear idler

wheel. Remove the idler wheel; then remove the

adjuster bushing.

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MS057

„NOTE: The adjusting bolt may have to be loos-
ened to remove the adjuster bushing.

„NOTE: At this point, the slide rail should be free
of the skid frame components and can be
removed.

14. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

track adjuster bracket.

MS057A

„NOTE: The shock pads should be removed only if
being replaced.

15. Using a drill and a 3/16-in. drill bit, drill out the

rivets and remove the shock pads. Note the shock

pad location for installation. Account for the

retaining brackets.

AG528D

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the slide rail for cracks (A), elongated

holes (B), or unusual bends.

MS220A

2. Inspect the wear strip for wear. The wear strip

must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or thicker. If the

wear strip measurement is less than specified,

replacement of both wear strips is necessary.

AG530D

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INSTALLING

1. Install the shock pads and retaining brackets; then

secure with rivets.

AG531D

2. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten only until snug.

MS057A

3. Place the rail into position; then install the adjuster

bushing and rear idler wheel. Install the cap screw

and flat washer. Tighten only until snug.

MS058A

MS056C

„NOTE: Care must be taken that the adjuster
bushing slot is aligned properly with the adjuster
bolt.

„NOTE: It is advisable to tighten the rear idler
wheel axle only until snug until the skid frame has
been installed and track tension has been
adjusted; then the axle assembly must be tight-
ened to specifications.

4. Install the rear arm limiter cap screw (A) in the

appropriate hole (as noted during disassembly);

then install the rear arm in the appropriate hole as

noted during disassembly. Install cap screw (B)

and lock nut. Tighten only until snug.

MS056A

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MS056B

5. If applicable, install coupler block w/bushing.

Secure with cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

6. Install the rear inner idler wheel mounting block in

the appropriate holes as noted during disassembly

and secure with cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

MS059

„NOTE: To obtain proper alignment for the idler
wheel cap screw, place the cap screw in the top
hole through the rail and mounting block prior to
tightening.

MS059A

7. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS054A

„NOTE: At this point if the front arm shock
absorber was removed from the front arm, install it
and tighten securely.

8. Install the cap screw and lock nut (if removed)

securing the front inner idler wheel assembly to

the slide rails. Tighten to specifications.

MS053A

„NOTE: At this point, tighten the cap screws A and
B (from step 4) to specifications.

9. Place the spring into the slide block; then place the

spring slide and slide block assembly into position

on the slide rail. Secure with a cap screw and

washer. Tighten to specifications.

MS060

10. Secure the outer idler wheel mounting block with

the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifica-

tions.