Snowmobile Arctic Cat 2-Stroke (2007 year). Manual - part 153

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ZJ282

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

8. Note the mounting location for installing pur-

poses; then remove the cap screw and lock nut

securing the inner idler wheels and mounting

block.

ZJ283

9. Note the mounting position of the front arm

mounting bracket; then remove the cap screws

securing the front arm mounting bracket. Account

for lock nuts.

MS054A

10. Remove the cap screws, lock washers, and lock

nuts from the rear arm limiter (A) and rear arm

(B).

ZJ269B

ZJ268B

11. Remove the cap screw securing the rear arm cou-

pler block to the slide rail. Account for the block,

bushing, cap screw, and lock nut.

12. Remove the idler wheel cap; then remove the cap

screw and flat washer securing the rear idler

wheel. Remove the idler wheel; then remove the

adjuster bushing.

FC194

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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.

13. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

track adjuster bracket.

MS057A

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

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

rivets and remove the shock pads. Note the shock

pad locations 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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3. Inspect the front arm slider bumpers for cracks or

wear.

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ZJ284A

INSTALLING

1. Install the shock pads and retaining brackets and

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 a cap screw

and flat washer. Tighten only until snug.

MS056C

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

MS058A

„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); then

install the rear arm cap screw (B) and lock nut.

Tighten only until snug.

ZJ269B

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ZJ268B

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

screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

6. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

ZJ285

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

7. Install the inner idler wheel mounting block and

secure with cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

ZJ286

„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

8. 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

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

securing the front shock axle assembly to the slide

rails. Tighten to specifications.

ZJ287

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