Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Manual - part 104

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Removing

Skid Frame

„ NOTE: Many service procedures can be per-
formed without removing the skid frame. Closely
observe the note introducing each sub-section for
this important information.

1. To avoid having the adjuster bushings binding

during removal, remove the rear idler wheel

caps and loosen the cap screws on the rear axle.

FS082A

2. Loosen the jam nuts and two track-tension

adjusting bolts.

MS062A

3. Place a support stand under the rear bumper;

then while holding the flared bushing, remove

the rear cap screws securing the skid frame to

the tunnel. Account for lock washers and flat

washers.

„ NOTE: The support stand should hold the snow-
mobile level but not raised off the floor.

4. Remove the front cap screws securing the skid

frame to the tunnel. Account for a flat washer

and a lock washer.

5. Remove the support stand; then tip the snow-

mobile onto one side using a piece of cardboard

to protect against scratching. Remove the skid

frame.

„ NOTE: At this point if servicing the articulating
skid frame only, proceed to Articulating Skid
Frame (Bearcat W/T w/Articulation) in this sub-sec-
tion.

Wear Strips

REMOVING

„ NOTE: The skid frame does not have to be
removed for this procedure; however, if wear strip
binding or slide rail damage has occured, the skid
frame should be removed for this procedure (see
Removing Skid Frame in this sub-section).

1. Remove the machine screw and lock nut secur-

ing the wear strip to the front of the slide rail.

MS016B

„ 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 (win-

dows) in the track; then using a suitable driving

tool, drive the wear strip rearward off the slide

rail.

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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 (win-

dows) 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 for-

ward into position.

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.

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.

! WARNING

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

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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

assembling.

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

securing each front shock pad (and each rear

shock pad on the Bearcat W/T) to the slide rail.

Account for the retaining brackets.

AG476D

2. On the Touring models, remove the torx-head

screws and lock nuts securing the rear shock

pads to the slide rail.

MS117A

3. Remove the shock pads.

INSPECTING

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

1. Inspect the pad and retaining brackets for dam-

age or wear.

2. Inspect the rivet holes in the slide rail for dam-

age or elongation.

INSTALLING

1. Place the front pads (and rear pads on the Bear-

cat W/T) and retaining brackets into position on

the slide rail.

! WARNING

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

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2. Secure the pads with rivets.

AG531D

3. On the Touring models, place the rear pads into

position on the slide rails; then secure the rear

pads with the torx-head screws.

MS117A

Front Outer

Idler Wheels

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

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing

the front outer idler wheel and the idler wheel

mounting block. Account for flat washers and

two shim washers (if applicable).

MS002B

MS003A

2. If applicable, note the locations of the shim

washers for assembly purposes. The shim wash-

ers are to be installed to the inside of the idler

wheels.

MS004

„ NOTE: On the idler wheels with inserts, account
for a spacer.