Arctic Cat 660 cc, Service Manual

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2. With the gas tank nearly empty (less that 1/4 full),
lay the snowmobile on its side.
3. Remove the lock nuts and washers securing the
wear bar to the ski. Account for any spacers.
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4. Pry the rear of the wear bar down until the wear
bar studs are clear of the ski; then slide the wear
bar rearward until the front of the wear bar is free
from the ski.
5. Remove the wear bar.
INSTALLING
1. Place spacers (if applicable) on the wear bar studs;
then insert the front of the wear bar into the hole at
the front of the ski and swing the wear bar upward.
2. Insert the wear bar studs into the holes in the ski.
3. Center the wear bar studs in the holes and install
the washers and lock nuts.
4. Tighten lock nuts securely.
Drag Link
REMOVING
1. Remove the lock nuts securing the tie rods to the
spindles on both sides of the snowmobile. Account
for O-rings and washers.
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NOTE: Note whether the tie rod is installed on
the top side or on the bottom side of the spindle
arm for installing purposes.
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2. On the side from which the drag link will be
removed, remove the self-tapping screws securing
the steering boot to the front end.
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NOTE: To access the MAG-side drag link mount-
ing bolt, it will be necessary to remove the MAG-
side rubber engine mount.
3. Remove the cap screw securing the engine
mounting brackets to the rubber engine mounts;
then using a suitable lift, raise the front of the
engine.
4. Remove the two cap screws securing the rubber
engine mount to the chassis.
5. Move the drag link from side to side to gain access
to the lock nuts and cap screws securing the
steering arms to the drag link; then remove the cap
screws and lock nuts. Account for washers and
drag link bearing axles.
6. From the opposite side from which the boot was
removed, carefully pull the steering boot over the
tie rod end; then remove the drag link.
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NOTE: Applying soapy water to the steering
boot will aid in pulling the boot over the tie rod
end.
7. Place the drag link in a vise and remove the tie rod
ends from the drag link.
! CAUTION
A piece of cardboard should be used to protect
the finish on the hood.
! WARNING
DO NOT bend the ski wear bar excessively when
installing. Excessive bending of the ski wear bar
may cause premature wear, breakage, and possible
injury.