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Old 01-13-2013, 08:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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73 Arctic Cat Cheetah track removal

I have a 1973 Arctic Cat Cheetah and I am wondering if someone knows of a tutorial,video, or can right something up to guide me through removing the track on it.

Probaly will be posting more about help with this thing so thanks in advance
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Old 01-14-2013, 04:33 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Real simple.
You would start by opening the chain case and removing the chain and lower sprocket.
Then remove the 4 bolts holding the skid [rear suspension] in.
Then you remove the three bolts from the bearing carrier plates on both sides of the tunnel
You then slide the drive shaft over and drop one end down so it can slide out.
You have now removed the track and drives.
This is also the best time to change any bearings that are rough turning or feel wobbly.
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Real simple.
You would start by opening the chain case and removing the chain and lower sprocket.
Then remove the 4 bolts holding the skid [rear suspension] in.
Then you remove the three bolts from the bearing carrier plates on both sides of the tunnel
You then slide the drive shaft over and drop one end down so it can slide out.
You have now removed the track and drives.
This is also the best time to change any bearings that are rough turning or feel wobbly.
Thanks will try to do that today
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Old 01-14-2013, 05:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RJ,
I don't have one to look at but wouldn't there be a track tensioner to be backed off somewhere in there? I need to pull my '71 apart at some point and do the bearings...
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Hey thanks guys i got it off today!!!!
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