Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2008 year). Manual - part 133

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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.

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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 ham-

mer, drive the wear strip forward into position.

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

to 50 in.-lb.

End Caps

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

REMOVING

1. Remove the lock nut and cap screw securing the

end cap.

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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.

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

wear.

! WARNING

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

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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 6.5 ft-lb.

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.

Rear Arm Assembly

„NOTE: The skid frame must be removed for this
procedure (see Removing Skid Frame in this sub-
section).

REMOVING

1. Using the Rear Suspension Spring Tool, remove

the spring from the adjusting cam.

FZ033A

2. Mark the pivot arm and the idler arm for assembly

purposes.

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3. Loosen the cap screws and lock nuts securing the

pivot arm assembly to the idler arm; then remove

the pivot arm assembly. Account for a flanged

axle, idler spacer, and washer.

! WARNING

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

! WARNING

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

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4. Remove the idler wheel.

„NOTE: Use Idler Wheel Puller Kit to remove the
wheel.

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5. Remove the cap screw, flat washer, and lock nut

securing the spring slide to the slide rail. Account

for the spring slide and all mounting hardware.

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6. Remove the spring and sleeve from the idler arm.

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„NOTE: Use the same procedure for the other
side.

7. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock eyelet to the idler arm; then remove

the cap screw and lock nut securing the upper

shock link to the idler arm. Account for the cap

screws, lock nuts, and sleeves.

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8. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

rear arm shock absorber to the rear shock pivot;

then remove the cap screw and lock nut securing

the shock absorber link to the pivot and account

for the cap screws, lock nuts, and sleeves.

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9. Remove the cap screw securing the rear arm to the

idler arm. Account for the aluminum axle.

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10. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

rear arm to the slide rail. Account for the serrated

axles and axle tube.

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Clean the bearings with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel for cracks or damage.

3. Inspect the bushings (located in the arm pivot

area) for wear or damage.

4. Inspect all welds and the tubing of the rear arm/

idler arm for cracks or unusual bends.

5. Inspect the two adjusting cams for damage.

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

check for binding or roughness.