Arctic Cat 2015 Pantera 7000, Service Manual

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NOTE: When tightening the offset arm lock nuts,
tighten the upper lock nut first to ensure an even
clamp load. Make sure the flared side of the bushing
is directed outward.
11. Grease the idler arm and rear arm grease fittings with
an all-temperature grease.
Rear Axle/Idler Wheels
DISASSEMBLING REAR AXLE
1. Remove both cap screws and washers and securing
rear wheel assembly to the rails.
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2. Loosen the track adjusting bolts then carefully
remove the rear axle assembly from the skid frame.
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ASSEMBLING REAR AXLE
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1. If the rear idler wheels were separated, install both
wheels onto the axle and secure using the existing
cap screws (B) and nuts (A). Tighten to 80 in.-lb.
2. Place the adjuster bushings (C) on the axle; then
install the idler wheels and secure with two cap
screws (D) (coated with blue Loctite #243) and flat
washers. Tighten cap screws only until snug.
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NOTE: 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 tightened to 34 ft-lb.
3. Install the skid frame (see Installing Skid Frame in
this sub-section).
Installing Skid Frame
1. Using a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect
against scratching and an appropriate handlebar/
steering post stand, 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. On the ZR and Pantera, position the front of the skid
frame into the tunnel and engage the front arm with
the slider axle in the tunnel.
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4. On the M and XF, secure the front of the skid frame
to the tunnel using the existing cap screws, flat wash-
ers, and lock nuts.
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NOTE: To aid in centering the front arm with the
hole in the tunnel, position the skid frame and track
at a 45° angle to the bottom of the tunnel.