Changing Track Problems. started by Gatorhator98
	November 5th 2009 at 8:41 AM Post #1
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	I took the skid out of my 1998 Xc 700. The shop manual online said that there is a lock collar on the left side of the sproket drive shaft. There isn't one. Is this a problem or did this sled not have a lock collar on it? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 5th 2009 at 10:30 AM Post #2
	XLT96rider Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day. 940 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 7th 2009 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
	The lock collar is part of the bearing, isn't it? It keeps the driveshaft in the location you want it in (centered). Maybe see if a dealer has one in stock that you can look at and see for sure. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 11:33 AM Post #3
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	It doesn't have anyhting protruding into the tunnel area. Is it supposed to be. the shaft just goes right into the flangette Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 11:45 AM Post #4
	Dumz1 Junior Member 197 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 21st 2009 Location: Holmen, Wi Current Sled: 1997 XC 600 2008-2009 Miles: 850 +/-
	There should be some set screws at the very least. You will need to remove the speedo drive and flangette bolts and pull the bearing off the shaft. Usually a good time to replace them. 1997 XC 600 2004 Sportsman 500HO Parting out 1993 XLT and 1997 XCR 600 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 11:58 AM Post #5
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	So there's not neccisarily supposed to be a lock collar Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 12:04 PM  [ Modified November 5th 2009 at 12:06 PM ] Post #6
	Luke Snowmofile 903 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 27th 2005 Location: Rotterdam, NY, USA Current Sled: 1998 XC 700 2008-2009 Miles: 410
	I dont think you have to remove the bearing to remove the drive axle. I cant remember exactly how mine goes together for some reason, Im drawing a complete blank. I think one of the 3 bolt flanges is on the inside of the tunnel and the other is on the outside and they sandwich the chassis with the center of the bearing lined up with the chassis itself. If you want to change the bearing then you obviously have to remove it. But to just change the track you take the bolts out of the flanges/speedo gear and leave the inner flange and bearing on the axle. First though you have to remove the chain case cover and gear set. Then then when disassemble the other side you just slide the axle out of the chaincase side and itll come right out. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, I forget the exact process every year till I go through it again. There is supposed to ba lock coller, but some of the aftermarket replacements have set screws instead of an eccentric coller. Its prob been replaced at least once siince 1998. Its possible that your bearing and lock coller are so rusted that they just look like one piece. Best thing is to get the axle out and assess the situation from there. Good luck. 1998 XC 700 SLP pipe, boost bottle, power packs, VForce, clutched, Ripsaw 1.25, M-10 susp, 2 in riser, handlebar hooks, third testicle, and good brakes. "I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Alva Edison Amsoil dealer http://www.galushascottages.com Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 12:18 PM Post #7
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend. Updated Thursday at 1:45 PM 12572 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	you got it. a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 1:22 PM Post #8
	Dumz1 Junior Member 197 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 21st 2009 Location: Holmen, Wi Current Sled: 1997 XC 600 2008-2009 Miles: 850 +/-
	1997 XC 600 2004 Sportsman 500HO Parting out 1993 XLT and 1997 XCR 600 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 5th 2009 at 2:30 PM Post #9
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	Thanks Dumz1 that's exactley what it looks like no collar on the inside of the triangle thing like the manual say. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 6th 2009 at 7:02 AM Post #10
	polaris1man Average Member 738 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 22nd 2007 Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: Polaris SKS700 2008-2009 Miles: not many
	No lock collar, be sure to inspect your seals on the chain case, best to replace if 1st time Three-1999 Polaris SKS700's 2000 Polaris SKS700 2000 Polaris Ranger 6x6 2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI X2 2000 Yamaha YZ 250 1996 Yamaha WR250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit