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2. Inspect the wear strip for wear. The wear strip

must be 10.7 mm (0.42 in.) thick or thicker. If

the wear strip measurement is less than speci-

fied, replacement of both wear strips is neces-

sary.

AG530D

0727-726

3. Inspect the front arm slider bumpers for cracks

or wear.

ZJ284A

INSTALLING

1. Install the shock pads and retaining brackets and

secure with rivets.

AG531D

2. Secure the track adjuster bracket with the cap

screws and lock nuts. Tighten only until snug.

MS057A

3. Place the rail into position; then install the

adjuster bushing and rear idler wheel. Install a

cap screw and flat washer. Tighten only until

snug.

MS056C

„ NOTE: Care must be taken that the adjuster
bushing slot is aligned properly with the adjuster
bolt.

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MS058A

„ NOTE: It is advisable to tighten the rear idler
wheel axle only until snug until the skid frame has
been installed and track tension has been
adjusted; then the axle assembly must be tight-
ened to specifications.

4. Install the rear arm limiter cap screw (A); then

install the rear arm cap screw (B) and lock nut.

Tighten only until snug.

ZJ269B

ZJ268B

5. Install coupler block w/bushing. Secure with

cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

6. Secure the front arm mounting bracket with the

cap screws and lock nuts. Tighten to specifica-

tions.

ZJ285

„ NOTE: At this point if the front arm shock
absorber was removed from the front arm, install it
and tighten securely.

7. Install the inner idler wheel mounting block and

secure with cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

ZJ286

„ NOTE: To obtain proper alignment for the idler
wheel cap screw, place the cap screw in the top
hole through the rail and mounting block prior to
tightening.

MS059A

8. Place the spring into the slide block; then place

the spring slide and slide block assembly into

position on the slide rail. Secure with a cap

screw and washer. Tighten to specifications.

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MS060

9. Install the cap screw and lock nut (if removed)

securing the front shock axle assembly to the

slide rails. Tighten to specifications.

ZJ287

„ NOTE: At this point, tighten the cap screws A
and B (from step 4) to specifications.

ZJ269B

ZJ268B

10. Secure the outer idler wheel mounting block

with the cap screw and lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

ZJ288

„ NOTE: To obtain proper alignment for the idler
wheel cap screw, place the cap screw in the top
hole through the rail and mounting block prior to
tightening.

MS997A

11. Secure the outer and inner idler wheels to the

mounting blocks with existing hardware.

Tighten to specifications.

12. Secure the rail supports with cap screws (coated

with blue Loctite #243). Tighten to specifica-

tions.

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MS061

13. Secure the end cap onto the slide rail using a cap

screw, flat washers, and a lock nut. Tighten to

specifications.

MS206A

„ 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.

MS288

14. From the back, start the wear strip onto the rail;

then using a soft hammer, drive the wear strip

forward into position. Secure with a machine

screw and lock nut. Tighten to specifications.

MS207

MS016B

15. Install the skid frame (see Installing Skid Frame

in this sub-section).

„ NOTE: It is advisable to install the rear arm
springs onto the adjuster blocks after the skid
frame has been installed.

16. Adjust track tension deflection (see Track Ten-

sion in this sub-section) and track alignment

(see Track Alignment in this sub-section).

Installing Skid Frame

1. Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect

against scratching and tip the snowmobile onto

one side.

2. Pull the track away from the tunnel and spread

open; then place the skid frame into the track.

3. Position the front of the skid frame into the tun-

nel and engage the front arm with the slider axle

in the tunnel.

! CAUTION

After proper track tension and alignment have been
attained, make certain that the rear axle assembly is
tightened to specifications or component damage
will occur.