Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 146

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MS192

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

15. On the Crossfire models, mark the location of the

rear coupler block; then remove the block.

Account for the block, bushing, cap screw, and

lock nut.

FS083C

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

16. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

track adjuster bracket.

MS193A

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

rivets and remove the front shock pads. Note the

shock pad locations for installation. Account for

the retaining brackets.

18. Twist the push nuts off the solid rivets securing the

rear shock pads; then remove the pads.

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

19. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

brace to the slide rail.

MS194

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.

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AG530D

0727-726

INSTALLING

1. Install the shock pads and secure with rivets

(front) or with new push nuts (rear).

2. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifications.

MS193A

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

bushing and rear idler wheel. Install a cap screw

and flat washer. Tighten only until snug.

MS192

„NOTE: Make certain the adjuster bushing is prop-
erly positioned.

MS192A

FC194

„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 cap screw; then install the rear

arm limiter cap screw. Tighten only until snug.

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ZJ268A

ZJ269A

5. Install coupler block w/bushing. Secure with cap

screw and lock nut. Tighten securely.

MS195A

6. Install the cap screw securing the rail support to

the slide rail. Tighten only until snug.

MS191A

7. 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.

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

MS196A

8. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS197

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

securing the front inner idler wheel assembly to

the slide rails. Tighten only until snug.

MS198A

10. Install the front arm shock axle to the proper hole

as noted in removing; then secure with the cap

screw, washers, and the lock nut. Tighten only

until snug.

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MS201A

11. Position the rear arm spring to the rear arm and

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.

MS202

12. Secure the outer idler wheel mounting block with

the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

„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.

MS009A

13. Secure the outer and inner idler wheels to the

mounting blocks with existing hardware. Tighten

to specifications.

MS204

14. Install the upper shock mount to the front arm.

Tighten securely.

MS162A

„NOTE: Do not over-tighten the shock absorber
cap screw as the shock eyelet must be free to
pivot.

15. Secure the rail supports with cap screws (coated

with blue Loctite #243). Tighten to specifications.

MS205

„NOTE: At this point, tighten the mounting hard-
ware from the following steps to specifications: 4,
6, 9, and 10.

16. Install the front arm limiter straps to the front rail

supports. Tighten to specifications.