Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 148

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„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.

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.

! WARNING

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

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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.

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

ing the shock pads to the slide rail. Account for the

retaining brackets.

2. Remove the shock pads.

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the pads for damage or wear.

2. Inspect the rivet holes in the slide rail for damage

or elongation.

INSTALLING

1. Place the pads and retaining brackets into position

on the slide rail.

2. Secure the pads with rivets.

Front Outer

Idler Wheels

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

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

front outer idler wheel and the idler wheel mount-

ing block.

! WARNING

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

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MS133A

MS134A

2. Account for flat washers.

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 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 bearing snap ring.

B. Using a suitable 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

INSTALLING

1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with a

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.

MS009A

2. Place the idler wheel to the mounting block; then

secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap screw,

flat washer, and a lock nut. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

! CAUTION

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

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MS136

Inner Idler Wheels

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

REMOVING

1. Using the Rear Suspension Spring Tool (p/n 0144-

311), remove the spring from the adjusting cam.

AG624DA

2. To access the inner idler wheel and mounting

block, remove the spring slider block.

ZJ263

3. Remove the cap screws, washers, and lock nuts

securing the front inner idler wheel and the idler

wheel mounting block. Account for all mounting

hardware.

ZJ264A

4. Note the locations of the flat washer for assembly

purposes.

MS138

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 for cracks, damage, or

poor bonding of the outer rubber portion.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearings (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this procedure.

A. Remove the bearing snap ring.

B. Using a suitable press, press the bearing out the

inside of the wheel.

! WARNING

Care must be taken when removing the spring or
damage or injury could result.

! CAUTION

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