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7. Tighten the track tension adjustment bolt until a
track deflection of 19 mm (3/4 in.) at 9 kg (20 lb)
force is attained. Tighten the jam nut securely.
Replacing Main Axle Bearing and
Seal
NOTE: This service can be performed by the ATV
owner if qualified to do so. If the owner does not
feel qualified, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic
Cat ATV dealer for this service.
NOTE: This procedure is appropriate for all bear-
ings and seals.
1. Raise the ATV off the ground using a support
stand.
2. Remove the tension from the track.
3. Remove the frame assembly away from the
sprocket/main axle assembly (see Replacing
Sprocket and Main Axle sub-section).
4. Clean excess grease from the bearing housing and
hub shaft.
5. Remove the snap ring.
6. Using an appropriate bearing/seal removing tool,
remove the bearing and seal.
7. Using an appropriate bearing installing tool, press
the new bearing in place.
8. Using an appropriate seal installing tool, install the
new seal making sure the lip of the seal is directed
toward the outside.
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9. Install the snap ring.
10. Install the frame assembly (see Replacing
Sprocket and Main Axle sub-section).
NOTE: Lubricate the main axle bearing with a
good quality bearing grease.
11. Tighten the track tension adjustment bolt until a
track deflection of 19 mm (3/4 in.) at 9 kg (20 lb)
force is attained. Tighten the jam nut securely.
Replacing Frame
NOTE: This service can be performed by the ATV
owner if qualified to do so. If the owner does not
feel qualified, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic
Cat ATV dealer for this service.
NOTE: This procedure is appropriate for all four
frames.
1. Raise the ATV off the ground using a support
stand.
2. Remove the tension from the track.
3. Remove the frame assembly away from the
sprocket/main axle assembly (see Replacing
Sprocket and Main Axle sub-section).
4. Remove all wheels from the frame (see Replacing
Wheels sub-sections).
5. Position the new frame; then install all wheels (see
Replacing Wheels sub-sections).
6. Install the frame assembly (see Replacing
Sprocket and Main Axle sub-section).
NOTE: Lubricate the main axle bearing with a
good quality bearing grease.
7. Tighten the track tension adjustment bolt until a
track deflection of 19 mm (3/4 in.) at 9 kg (20 lb)
force is attained. Tighten the jam nut securely.
Replacing Anti-Rotational Device
(Front)
NOTE: This procedure is appropriate for both
front devices.
1. Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, flat washer, and
spacer securing the devices to the frame.
2. Remove the nut and two ball-joint spacers secur-
ing the ball joint to the A-arm bracket.
3. With determined new components, install the ball
joint to the A-arm bracket with the two spacers
and nut. Tighten the nut to 55 ft-lb.
4. Place the device into position on the frame; then
secure with the spacer, flat washer, lock washer,
and hex bolt (threads coated with blue Loctite
#242). Tighten hex bolt to 31 ft-lb.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
! CAUTION
Assure the bearing is not a “sealed-type.” If a seal is
present, remove it.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.