Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2008 year). Manual - part 126

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MS182A

6. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

front outer idler wheels and the idler wheel mount-

ing blocks. Account for flat washers and spacer

washers.

„NOTE: The idler wheel mounting block should
be removed only from the slide rail being replaced.

MS183A

MS184A

7. Remove the cap screw, washers, and lock nut

securing the front shock mount axle.

MS185A

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

„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. Remove the cap screw and flat washer securing

the spring slide to the rail. Account for a spacer

and the slide block.

MS186A

9. Note the mounting location for installing pur-

poses; then remove the cap screw and lock nut

securing the front inner idler wheel assembly to

the slide rails.

MS187A

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10. 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.

MS188A

„NOTE: After removing the mounting bracket cap
screw, install the front inner idler wheel assembly
cap screw from the opposite side slide rail (not
being replaced) to hold center components in
place.

MS190A

11. 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.

MS189A

12. Remove the cap screws securing the rail supports

to the slide rail.

MS191A

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

nuts from the rear arm limiter and rear arm.

ZJ269A

ZJ268A

14. 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.

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MS192

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

15. Mark the location of the rear coupler block; then

remove the block. Account for the block, bushing,

cap screw, and lock nut.

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„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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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 10 ft-lb.

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
properly 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 40 ft-lb.

4. Install the rear arm cap screw; then install the rear

arm limiter cap screw. Tighten only until snug.

ZJ268A