Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 132

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MS066

Wear Strips

REMOVING

„NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be
removed for this procedure; however, if wear strip
binding or slide rail damage has occurred, the skid
frame should be removed for this procedure (see
Removing Skid Frame in this sub-section).

1. Remove the machine screw and lock nut securing

the wear strip to the front of the slide rail.

MS016B

„NOTE: If the skid frame has been removed due to
difficulty in removing the wear strip, it may be nec-
essary to use a pipe wrench, start from either end,
and hook the edge of the wear strip with the pipe
wrench jaw and twist the wear strip off the slide
rail. Move the pipe wrench 7.5 cm (3 in.) and again
twist the wear strip off the rail. Repeat this proce-
dure until the wear strip is free of the rail.

2. Align the wear strip with the openings (windows)

in the track; then using a suitable driving tool,

drive the wear strip rearward off the slide rail.

739-884A

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Clean the slide rail using parts-cleaning solvent

and compressed air.

2. Inspect the slide rail for cracks. If any cracks are

found, replace the slide rail.

3. Using a straightedge, inspect the slide rail for any

unusual bends. With the slide rail removed, place

the straightedge along the bottom surface of the

slide rail. If the rail is found to be bent, it must be

replaced.

AG536D

INSTALLING

„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.

! WARNING

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

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1. Align the wear strip with the openings (windows)

in the track and 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 posi-

tion.

739-884A

2. Secure with a machine screw and lock nut. Tighten

to specifications.

End Caps

„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.

MS016A

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

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

„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.

MS017A

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

wear.

MS290A

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 specifications.

Shock Pads

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

REMOVING

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

! WARNING

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

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1. Using a 3/16-in. drill bit, drill out the rivets secur-

ing each front shock pad to the slide rail. Account

for the retaining brackets.

AG476D

2. Remove the torx-head screws and lock nuts secur-

ing the rear shock pads to the slide rail.

MS117A

3. Remove the shock pads.

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.

AG531D

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

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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.

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, press the bearing out

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

! CAUTION

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