Snowmobile idler wheel removal Oct 7, 2010 · Upper idler wheel removal Jump to Latest 4K views 12 replies 7 participants last post by snowdriven Oct 25, 2010 Empire087 Discussion starter Nov 27, 2017 · bent my rear 2 track wheels and now need to replace them. With the exception of the six idler wheels all the other wheels are availalbe through Royal Distributing and cheaper. RePacking Sealed Bearing on your Snowmobile Idler WheelBU Nov 14, 2005 · Im trying to change out my springs but I cant seem to budge these idler wheels and I dont want to break the wheel. How to replace idler wheel bearing. Unfortunately, I can't seem to pull the idlers off the shaft this time. carries a full line of wheel kits for different applications. An idler wheel is a small but critical part of a snowmobile suspension. use a handle bar stand and tip sled to one side. Now to remove the old ones, there's an Idler wheel (?) that is in front of it which is Part 2 How to re-install Bogie Wheels on a 2016 600 Etec skidoopart one How to remove bogie wheels link: https://youtu. These wheels have spring tension on them so the springs need to be removed. The rear-most idler wheels, or rear axle wheels provide the main turning point for the track and also provide track tension and alignment. Is there a circlips on the backside of the wheels? Thanks, Ryan Jan 25, 2017 · How to Remove Bogie Wheels on a 600 Etec skidoo (Part 1)Part 2 How to re-install Bogie Wheels on a 2016 600 Etec skidoo: https://youtu. Do I have to pull the whole assembly out? AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new featuresNFL Sunday Ticket© 2025 Google LLC How to remove rear axle, rear bogie wheels, replace bearings, adjust track We broke a rear Idler wheel in the middle of a blizzard on our 2004 mountain cat 900. I cant seem to figure out how to remove the 2 upper wheels on the axle with the torsion spring coils. want to tackle the project myself but need some help on how to do them. Go To Shopping Cart Sep 23, 2013 · Ive been told that Polaris and SkiDoo make a larger idler wheel that can be used in place of the smaller wheels Yamaha uses and aid in slider wear reduction. I have removed the cotter pin and the nut but I am not sure how the shaft Jan 3, 2012 · you do not have to remove the suspension from the sled to remove the fts. Oct 17, 2006 · chewed through my inside idler wheels as well, rubber all gone, bearing was not too bad, replaced all idler wheels with an aftermarket wheel now offered through Yamaha, all plastic, no rubber. Opinions? Drill new holes for the scratcher kit and reinstall the idler wheel? Who's using what? Maybe I'm over thinking it. Any ideas on how to remove? Feb 11, 2007 · Help! I got the skid pulled, the rear springs un-tensioned. remove the lower limiter strap bolts/nuts. then with a Milwaukee 3/8" impact remove the two 13mm bolts Jan 15, 2013 · I would really like to not remove one of the idler wheels. View attachment 2152538 Click These are way more than just idler wheels! Real Cool Bogies use a rotating fan blade design to push snow and air through your snowmobile's skid. If you have to align your track, you can do it by adjusting the rear idler wheels! If you want to learn more about idler wheels, and how to repair or replace them, this post is for you. 38" wheels I was told to from AC to replace the Dec 10, 2023 · This has never sounded like a great idea to me as the Rave being a 137" only has 2 idler wheels per side. Nov 21, 2022 · Looking to to replace the bearings on the idler wheels on my ‘19 ZR with 137 track. be/BFk-rtbJv8c Dino’s Tinker Shed, S3 Ep2, Snowmobile wheel bearings, (are yours shot and do you need to replace them)? In this episode, we look replace a rear wheel bearing on a 2005 Ski Doo REV GTX. i made a very simple tool that goes between the front torque arm and the limiter strap bottom shaft. It worked great but was that sucker on tight, it popped like I was taking off the clutch. com. I will Sled Tips 021 - Snowmobile Bogie Wheel Bearing Replacement Longtin Motorsports 938 subscribers Subscribe Have a parts problem? Email us at Tools@alpha-sports. After the storm we fixed it up right on the trail. As a piece of advice, if an idler wheel starts to show its age or begins to seize while out in the hills or on the trail, swapping idler wheels around is a good get-you-home measure. FREE SHIPPING on orders over $89 – We Ship Today! Oct 26, 2008 · Removing rear idler wheels I am replacing all the bearings in the suspension of my 1995 Vmax. Do you have noisy Idler wheels? Chances are you can fix that cheap!Today I show you how to do that. Nov 8, 2008 · I have 2 suspensions for my phazer, i am wanting to take the wheels that are cracked/broken or missing and replace them, but i cant figure out how to get any of the wheels off, my yamaha service manual says to use a gear puller type device, but im concerned it will mushroom the end of the Dec 8, 2007 · Hi- just outfitting a 06 M6 with scratchers, as it ends up the ones I received are such that the front idler wheel no longer fits on the sled if you put on the scratchers. Hopefully the inner race is not rusted to the the shaft, but some taps with a hammer and drift from the back side can help if severely stuck. Here we show you how to replace an idler wheel and the Idler Wheel Support Block on a 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Ski-Doo Rev XP (MXZ, Renegade, Summit, Freeride, Tundra) This Nov 11, 2025 · A slide-rail idler wheel rides on top of the track to help ease the friction between the track and hyfax, particularly at high pressure points along the rail. Jan 22, 2015 · I'm looking at changing my boring all black idler wheels to red spoke ones and was wondering if it's as easy as changing the inside bogie wheels. loosen the track up. I was unaware that the bearings are pressed onto the rear arm tubes. how do you guys remove the wheels and install new? Oct 14, 2010 · I have a 96 mxz 583. then remove the shock mounting bolts and remove the shock. Jan 1, 2022 · Raising the rear of the snowmobile about 4 inches off the ground. got the pin and the bolt off, but whats next. Nov 30, 2011 · Does anybody have experience doing this? I'm wondering if it's too easy to damage the bearing pressing it in, so it's just better to replace the entire wheel assembly instead? I'm looking at doing the 4 bearings on the rear axle, and the wheels themselves are in good shape. . May 2, 2023 · with the sled on it's side. Replacing an outer Idler wheel and two Inner Wheels. remove the front idler wheels. 50 50 shot if your upper idler is set from manufacturer clip side in or clip side out . Sorry this is hard to explain. Please Note:I hope you enjoy the video, but note I am not a mechanic. I was able to get pic of cat puller and just make one at the shop. I am sharing my experi Replacing Rear Axle Idler Wheels Without Removing Suspension. Are these wheels a direct replacement? Any modification needed to get it to fit the mounting on the Yamaha? How to replace idler wheels and idler wheel bearing on a snowmobile Super Moto 124 subscribers Subscribe How to replace a bearing in a snowmobile bogie wheel. The last time I had them off I was able to pull them with a large Home SNOWMOBILE Suspension Idler Wheels Products per page Sort by Product (s) 1 to 12 of 19 How to inspect idler wheels and recognize a good and bad bearing before failure. I also made some torsion spacers to centralize spring on shaft Nov 11, 2025 · Reinstall idlers and skid frame components in reverse order of removal and tighten track to original settings and check alignment per your owners manual. Pros and cons to idler wheel removal? thanks Mike Nov 7, 2015 · Going through the rear skid and replacing all the idler wheel bearings. THOSE DAMNED UPPER WHEELS WON'T COME OFF AT ALL! I've beat them SOLID with a hammer, the bearing race is totally fubared, and they haven't moved an inch. good luck! Oct 29, 2019 · It would be cheaper just to smash idler off and than use puller to get bearings off and buy idler wheel and bearing. Ski-doo R-Motion Upper Idler Wheel Removal Date: Dec 10, 2016 Duration: 1:16 R-Motion Upper idler wheel removal MV104 3 of 25 Removing front inner idler wheels on a 2006 Arctic Cat T660 Turbo Trail. how do you guys remove the wheels and install new? Jan 2, 2012 · i need to replace the rear idler wheel on a 97 vmax 600 xtc. I have been able to remove all the wheels without too much difficulty but I cannot for the life of me get the rear wheels off. 10 minute job. The main purpose of idler wheels is to keep the track in line and reduce the friction on the hyfax. Oct 16, 2020 · Lift sled up high on the rear handle, a come-a-long works good for that, now loosen track adjusting bolts all the way loose, push axle forward, remove rear suspension mounting bolts from the tunnel, put a 3/8" bar thru the bottom of the track and thru the suspension bolt mounting holes to hold the upper part of the track close to the tunnel, now remove both outer wheel bolts and outer wheels Speedwerx, Inc. Can't get the bearing inner race to budge on the shaft. What is the p/n for the idler wheel bearings on 2018 SBA? I don't want the cheap ones Polaris uses. ive never touched a rear track/suspension before but really want to learn. Bearings are Easy how to video on replacing worn snowmobile idler wheel bearings. I'm wondering if in front of the front most wheel is too far forward, as it's a bit on the upswing of the track frame. Use a wrench over the end of the shaft for the puller to push against and hook the jaws over the bearing and tighten the puller. In this video I assemble the rear wheels on the Ski-doo skid and reinstall the skid on the sled. Jan 11, 2009 · I have a 1987 formula plus and im trying to remove the front slide rail idler wheels but they wont come off the shaft after I remove the bolts. Come join the discussion about performance, trails, riding tips, modifications, classifieds, accessories, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Dec 22, 2011 · I'm replacing the idler wheels on my new to me '93 Polaris Indy Classic 500 with new blue OEM replacements that I purchased. Is there a special tool to remove these bitches? I used a hammer and punch and it sucked big time. 2002 zr 500 suspension rear arm. How do you remove these properly? Jun 27, 2015 · How do the rear idler wheels come off? Can they be replaced without pulling the whole skid? Is the suspension and sc10? It is different than the the sc10 sport on my Stx Arctic Cat Idler Wheel Puller Tool Kit - 0644-570Used to remove and install idler wheels from the rear suspension upper rear arm OEM Arctic Cat tool The same tool that Arctic Cat dealers use Can be used on most Arctic Cat snowmobiles back to the mid 1980's Shop the best selection of Snowmobile Idler Wheels at Dennis Kirk for the lowest prices. be/B4K-gq0abjs Nov 20, 2019 · I searched and couldn't find it. Nov 8, 2016 · Take a look at attached drawing. Nov 29, 2011 · Remove snap ring and idler same as above. :wall: Any suggestions on how to get this bearing free? thanks Oct 19, 2009 · I am replacing my Torsion springs on my sled with some stiffer ones. that collapses the arm just enough to remove to remove the limiter strap top bolt or bolts remove the front idler wheel's very simple. Giant aluminum piece then a c-clip then the wheel/bearing. Dec 18, 2005 · The top idler wheels on my 2001 Z440 are giving me a run for my money! I bought new springs for it and had hoped to replace them before it was used this year. We’ve compiled all the info you need Dec 22, 2014 · Removing and reinstalling an inner idler wheel on a 1997 MXZ 670. A friend and I were working on the sled last night and trying to get the wheels off. We have 4th wheel kits, inner idler wheel kits and much more Feb 27, 2021 · I’m trying to remove my rear idler wheel as the bearing is shot. I got one wheel off of one side, but the other one is stuck on the axle. Tools needed Safety glasses Snap-ring/ circlip pliers Hammer Flathead screwdriver Rags Sockets or bearing press This was done Oct 26, 2020 · A forum community dedicated to snowmobile owners and enthusiasts. Track need to stretch at all or is it as simple as a couple bolts? Jan 22, 2013 · So can I just remove the set of ideler wheels closest to the drivers, put the ones behind those on the inside, and then just get the ice age relocation kit and have 2 wheels on the inside on the rear. If you don't have a 3-jaw puller, use a cut-off wheel, and cut the outer bearing race off, then cut the inner bearing race off. The idler wheels on a snowmobile are part of the suspension system. on a moving blanket. we loosened up the track and put it up in the Nov 27, 2017 · bent my rear 2 track wheels and now need to replace them. I took the c clip off thinking that was holding it but it won’t budge. I'd think without the removed wheels this would place a lot more wear on the hyfax. I use a Oct 7, 2010 · Remove the wheel from the bearing by removing the snap ring. I have been beating this idler wheel with mini sledge. Was wondering if I need A puller To remove the wheel? The first wheel Closest to the front just pulled off but the Next one back won't Dec 2, 2015 · I recently purchased the updated springs for the rear skid. Feb 2, 2021 · Here is how I was able to remove my rear bogie wheels that had rusted and seized to the axel on my ski doo mxz rev, it pretty common for aluminum and steel to bond together, its apparently called Nov 6, 2020 · Both the upper little idler wheels and the inner idler wheels on this skid (2000 yamaha venture sorry I know this is a skidoo forum but it's been very helpful in the past!) have this configuration. Can I loosen the track enough to remove and reinstall the idler wheels without pulling the skid? The rear idler wheels need to be addressed the most. Was going to just cut the fawkers off but the bearings are Oct 7, 2009 · So to clarify, once the suspension is out, unbolt the limiter straps from the bottom, then remove that front shock with the big shield over it, then remove the inside idler wheels? In this video I will show you how to replace a bearing on a idler or bogie wheel for your snowmobile. For those who have a snowmobile lift workbench, I envy you… Removing the bolt and nut from the suspension rails which holds the two front idler wheels to the front shock lower assembly compressing the preload (front) shock to take the tension off the limiter straps so I can remove the limiter strap aluminum axle. Not to mention I ordered the 6. Jul 7, 2008 · the bearing is held in the wheel with a c clip , if u can manage to get the clip out you have a chance to get the wheel off the bearing , once there a small gear puller will make short owrk of it. 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