Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Manual - part 105

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MS005

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and each plastic hub for

cracks or damage.

3. Rotate the idler wheel bearing (by hand) and

inspect for binding or roughness.

4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this proce-

dure.

A. Remove the wheel insert (if applicable) and

the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

the inside of the wheel.

C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into

the idler wheel.

MS006A

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

MS007A

E. Install the insert (if applicable).

MS008

INSTALLING

1. Secure the mounting block on the slide rail with

a cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

MS009

„ NOTE: For proper alignment, it is advisable to
install an idler wheel cap screw into the top mount-
ing block hole prior to tightening.

! CAUTION

Do not remove the bearing unless it is absolutely
necessary. The bearing will be damaged during
removal.

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MS009A

2. Place the two shim washers (if applicable), idler

wheel, and axle against the mounting block

making sure there is a flat washer on the outside

of the idler wheel.

MS004

„ NOTE: On idler wheels with inserts, install spac-
ers.

MS005

3. Secure the idler wheel assembly with a cap

screw and a lock nut. Tighten cap screws to

specifications.

MS208

Rear Inner Idler Wheels

(Bearcat Wide Track/

Touring Models)

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

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws securing the rear inner

idler wheel and the idler wheel assembly.

Account for four flat washers, three spacers, and

an axle.

MS209A

2. Note the locations of the washers and spacers

for installing purposes.

„ NOTE: The washers (A) must be installed next to
the idler wheels. The short spacers (B) must be
installed against the slide rail.

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MS210A

MS210B

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and plastic hub for

cracks or damage.

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

inspect for binding or roughness.

4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this proce-

dure.

A. Remove the wheel insert (if applicable) and

the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

the inside of the wheel.

C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into

the idler wheel.

MS006A

D. Install the snap ring making sure the “sharp

side” is directed away from the bearing.

MS007A

E. Install the insert (if applicable).

MS008

INSTALLING

1. Place the long spacer on the axle; then from

each side, install a washer (A), idler wheel,

washer, and a short spacer (B). Tighten to speci-

fications.

! CAUTION

Do not remove the bearing unless it is absolutely
necessary. The bearing will be damaged during
removal.

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MS210A

MS210B

2. Place the idler wheel and axle assembly into

position between the slide rails. Tighten to spec-

ifications.

MS211

Inner Idler Wheels/

Mounting Blocks

(Bearcat W/T Models)

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

REMOVING

1. Remove the cap screws, washers, and lock nuts

securing the inner idler wheel and the idler

wheel mounting block. Account for all mount-

ing hardware.

MS511A

2. Note the location of the flat washer for assembly

purposes.

MS138

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

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

1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.

2. Inspect each idler wheel and plastic hub for

cracks or damage.

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

inspect for binding or roughness.

4. If a bearing must be replaced, use this proce-

dure.

A. Remove the wheel insert and the snap ring.

B. Using a hydraulic press, press the bearing out

the inside of the wheel.

C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into

the idler wheel.

! CAUTION

Do not remove the bearing unless it is absolutely
necessary. The bearing will be damaged during
removal.