Arctic Cat Pantera 3000 Service Manual page 230

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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the slide rail using parts-cleaning solvent and
compressed air.
! WARNING
Always wear an approved pair of safety glasses when
using compressed air.
2. Inspect the slide rail for cracks. If any cracks are
found, replace the slide rail.
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.
INSTALLING
NOTE: Use a file to remove any sharp edges on the
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lower portion of the rail.
1. Align the wear strip with the openings (windows) 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 forward into position.
2. Secure with a machine screw and lock nut. Tighten
to 50 in.-lb.
Shock Pads
REMOVING
1. Remove torx-head screws and nuts securing the
shock pads.
2. Remove the rear shock pads.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the pads for damage or wear.
2. Inspect the rivet holes in the slide rail for damage or
elongation.
INSTALLING
1. Place the pads brackets into position on the slide rail.
2. Secure the pads with existing torx-head screws and
nuts.
Idler Wheels/Mounting
Blocks
REMOVING
1. Remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the idler
wheel to the idler wheel mounting block; then
remove the cap screw and lock nut securing the
mounting block to the slide rail.
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2. Account for a flat washer from the idler wheel cap
screw.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean the bearing with a clean cloth.
2. Inspect each idler wheel 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 procedure.
NOTE: If the idler wheel has no snap ring securing
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the bearing, the idler wheel is not serviceable.
A. Remove the bearing snap ring.
B. Using a hydraulic press or suitable driving tool,
remove the bearing from the inside of the wheel.
C. Press the new bearing (on its outer race) into the idler
wheel.
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D. Install the snap ring making sure the "sharp side" is
directed away from the bearing.
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