Disassembling Axial Fan; Inspecting Axial Fan - Arctic Cat 1987 AFS El Tigre Service Manual

Disassembling
Axial Fan
1. Remove the fan cover.
2. Us ing the Arct ic Fan Holder (pin 0144-113),
remove the nut, lock waSher, and washer
secu rin g pulley halves.
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CAUTION
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Care must be taken when using the Arctic Fan
Holder to avoid damag ing the fan
case .
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3. Sli de t he outer pul ley ha lf, shim(s), fan belt ,
and inner pulley ha lf off the shaft and account
for the key. Account for the fan belt.
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_ NOTE: A circlip is positioned between the
- bearings. The bearings must be driven from
the center to the outside of the fan case.
6. Remove the c ircli p from the fa n case.
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Inspecting
Axial Fan
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_ NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
- cracked, defective, or damaged in any way,
replacement is necessary.
1. Inspect fan case and shaft threaded areas for
damage or stripped threads; then check shaft
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keyway and key for excessive wear.
4. Remove the fan w/shaft.
5. Drive the bearings from the fan case and ac-
coun t for the space r between the bearings .
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2. Inspect the fan for broken , bent, or damaged
vanes.
3. Inspect bearings for smooth rotat ion.