Snowmobile Arctic Cat (2007 year). Manual - part 115

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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.

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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.

MS017A

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

wear.

MS290A

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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

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 shock pad to the slide rail.

Account for the retaining brackets.

AG476D

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 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 pads and retaining brackets into posi-

tion on the slide rail.

2. Secure the pads with rivets.

AG531D

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).

MS002A

! WARNING

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

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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.

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).

! CAUTION

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

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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.

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.

MS010

Rear Inner 

Idler Wheels

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