Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Manual - part 64

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3. If ski alignment is not as specified, the snowmo-

bile will have a tendency to wander and may be

difficult to control; therefore, an adjustment is

necessary.

ADJUSTING

1. Make sure the ignition key is in the OFF posi-

tion.

2. Visually examine the skis to determine which

ski is out of alignment with respect to the han-

dlebar.

3. Open the hood and loosen the jam nut on each

end of the tie rod.

4. While holding the straight ski in position, rotate

the tie rod until the measurement between the

skis is within specifications.

5. When the ski alignment is correct, apply blue

Loctite #243 to the jam nut threaded areas and

tighten each jam nut securely against the tie rod.

Ski Alignment

(Bearcat Wide Track/Jaguar Z1/ 

Panther 660/T660)

CHECKING

„ NOTE: Track tension and alignment must be
properly adjusted prior to checking or adjusting
ski alignment. Ski alignment must be performed on
a flat, level surface. Ski toe-out must fall within the
range of 1.6- 6.4 mm (1/16-1/4 in.).

1. Raise the front end of snowmobile just high

enough to keep the skis from contacting the

floor; then tighten the ski mounting cap screws

to specifications.

2. Turn the handlebar to the straight-ahead posi-

tion. Visually inspect the handlebar for being

centered and in the straight-ahead position.

„ NOTE: With the exception of the Jaguar Z1, the
hole in the middle of the drag link should be
aligned with the notch (half moon shaped) in the
chassis. 

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„ NOTE: With the exception of the Jaguar Z1 if the
handlebar is not in the straight-ahead position
when the hole in the middle of the drag link aligns
with the notch in the chassis, the steering tie rod
must be adjusted. When handlebar alignment is
correct, apply blue Loctite #243 to the jam nut
threaded area and tighten to specifications.
Tighten both jam nuts against the steering tie rod.

3. With the handlebar in the straight-ahead posi-

tion, secure the handlebar to prevent the align-

ment from becoming disturbed during the

remainder of the alignment procedure.

„ NOTE: Track tension and alignment must be
properly adjusted prior to placing the straightedge
against the outside edge of the track.

4. Place a long straightedge against the outside

edge of the track so it lies near the inside edge of

the left-side ski.

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„ NOTE: The straightedge should be long enough
to extend from the back of the track to the front of
the ski.

5. Measure the distance from the straightedge to

the left-side ski wear bar bolts in two places:

approximately 18-20 cm (7-8 in.) in front of the

spindle and 18-20 cm (7-8 in.) behind the spin-

dle. Record the measurements taken for the left

side.

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and pos-
sible personal injury.

Toe-Out Range

1.6-6.4 mm (1/16-1/4 in.)

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6. Place the straightedge against the outside edge

of the track so it lies near the inside edge of the

right-side ski.

7. Measure the distance from the straightedge to

the right-side ski wear bar bolts in two places:

18-20 cm (7-8 in.) in front of the spindle and 18-

20 cm (7-8 in.) behind the spindle. Record the

measurements taken for the right side.

8. If ski alignment is not as specified, adjust the

alignment of the ski(s) not parallel to the

straightedge.

ADJUSTING (Bearcat Wide Track/

Panther 660/T660)

„ NOTE: The following procedure can be used to
adjust the alignment of either ski.

1. Unlock the adjustment tie rod(s) by loosening

the jam nuts.

„ NOTE: The outside jam nuts are left-hand thread.
Care should be taken to rotate them in the proper
direction.

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2. Adjust ski alignment by rotating the adjustment/

steering tie rod.

3. When ski alignment is correct, apply blue Loc-

tite #243 to the jam nut threaded area and

tighten to specifications. Tighten both jam nuts

against the tie rod.

ADJUSTING (Jaguar Z1)

„ NOTE: The following procedure can be used to
adjust the alignment of either ski.

To adjust ski alignment, use the following procedure.

1. Secure the steering tie rod in the centered posi-

tion.

2. Loosen both spindle tie rod jam nuts on the

same side as the ski to be aligned.

3. Using a wrench on the spindle tie rod “flats,”

rotate the spindle tie rod until recommended

specification is attained.

4. Apply blue Loctite #243 to each jam nut thread

area; then lock the jam nuts against the spindle

tie rod. Tighten to 1.7-2.1 kg-m (12-15 ft-lb).

! WARNING

The measurement from the front and rear wear bar
bolts to the straightedge can be equal (ski parallel to
the track), but the front measurement must never be
less (ski toed-in) or poor handling will be experi-
enced. The front wear bar bolt measurement to the
straightedge must not exceed the measurement
from the rear wear bar bolt to the straightedge (ski
toed-out) by more than 3.9 mm (5/32 in.).

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and pos-
sible personal injury.

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„ NOTE: Repeat this procedure on each side (if
necessary) until ski toe-out is within specification.

VERIFYING

1. With the handlebar in the straight-ahead posi-

tion, verify ski alignment by measuring across

from the outside edge of the left-side wear bar

bolts to the outside edge of the right-side wear

bar bolts (without using the straightedge) in two

places: approximately 18-20 cm (7-8 in.) in

front of the spindle and 18-20 cm (7-8 in.)

behind the spindle.

2. The measurement from in front of the spindle to

the outer edge of the wear bar bolts (without

using the straightedge) must not exceed the rear

measurement by more than 1.6-6.4 mm (1/16-1/

4 in.) toe-out.

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Front

Suspension A-Arms

(120 cc)

REMOVING

1. Position the front of the snowmobile up onto a

safety stand.

2. Remove the spindle (see appropriate Spindle in

this section).

„ NOTE: The ski does not have to be removed from
the spindle for this procedure.

3. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

upper shock eyelet to the upper A-arm; then

remove the shock. Account for two shock bush-

ings.

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4. Remove the lock nuts securing the A-arms to the

chassis; then push the cap screws as far forward

as possible.

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5. Angle the rear of each A-arm downward and

slide them off the cap screws. Account for two

outer axles and an inner axle for each arm.

A033

! WARNING

Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and pos-
sible personal injury.

! WARNING

The measurement taken in front of the spindle must
never be less than the measurement taken behind
the spindle or poor handling will be experienced.
Neglecting to lock the tie rod by tightening the jam
nuts may cause loss of snowmobile control and pos-
sible personal injury.

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„ NOTE: If the cap screw must be removed, it will
be necessary to remove the belly pan (see appro-
priate Belly Pan in this section).

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the A-arm welded areas for cracks or

any signs of deterioration.

2. Inspect the axles for wear or damage.

3. Inspect the tubing for signs of being twisted or

bent.

INSTALLING

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1. Slide the A-arms onto the cap screws and swing

them up into position on the front end; then

tightly secure with lock nuts.

2. Install the spindle (see appropriate Spindle in

this section).

Front 

Suspension Arms

(Bearcat Wide Track/Panther 660/

T660)

REMOVING

1. Remove the expansion chamber if necessary.

2. Position the front of the snowmobile up onto a

safety stand.

3. Remove the lock nuts and cap screws securing

the shock absorber; then remove the shock

absorber. Account for all mounting hardware.

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MS475A

4. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing

the spindle to the front suspension arms.

Account for all mounting hardware.

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5. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the

sway bar link to the front suspension arm.

KEY

1. Upper A-Arm

2. Lower A-Arm

3. Axle

4. Axle

5. Axle

6. Cap Screw

7. Cap Screw

8. Lock Nut

9. Shock Mounting Bracket

10. Washer

11. Lock Nut