Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 175

SKID FRAME REMOVAL
Seneral
The specially -designed sl ide rail and torsion spring
suspension system allows the Arctic Cat
Snowmobile to maneuver and negotiate in most
snow conditions. The slide rail operating principle
is to create maximum track pressure on the snow
su rface . Proper adjustment, lubri cation and
overhaul will ensure proper operation, thereby
contributing to total snowmobile performance.
Skid Frame
Equipment Necessary: 9/16-lnch Socket, 3-lnch
Extension and Quik Jack (Hoist)
1. Position the snowmobile in its normal upright
position.
2. Remove
4
capscrews and lockwashers, Fig.
VI-1, that secure front and rear skid frame
mounting axles to the body tunnel, using a
9/1 6-inch socket and 3-inch extension.
Fig. VI-'
3 . Raise rear of snowmobile off the floor
approximately 2 feet, using a Quik Jack or
similar type hoist.
II
Note: As rear is being raised, track and skid
frame is to remain on floor.
4. Grasp skid frame and pull from within track
sections, Fig. VI-2.
Fig. VI -2
5. Slide the axles out of front and rear arms, Fig.
VI -3.
Fig. VI-3
SKID FRAME DISASSEMBL V
Remove Hi-Fax Slides
Equipment Necessary: 1/2-lnch Chisel, Hammer
and 5/16 x 1/8-lnch Punch
II Note: Examine hi-fax slides for wear, cracks
and deterioration. If conditions dictate,
'~place
the hi-fax slides. A good indication . of
"(cessive hi-fax wear is when rivet heads are flush
with top surface of hi-fax slide.
If
hi-fax slides will
not be serviced, remove the front arm (see Remove
Front Arm, page
VI-4).
1. Set skid frame on a clean working surface;
hi-fax slides to face upward.
2. Remove rivets that secure hi-fax slides to skid
frame rail, using an air tool with 1/2-inch
chisel. As an alternative, use hammer and a
1/ 2-inch chisel, Fig. VIA .
II
Note: When removing rivets that secure hi-fax
sl ides to skid frame, start at back of skid
frame and work forward.
VI-J