Trick for swapping belt 2006 M7

[Janus]

I wanted to learn how to replace the driving belt on my sleds.
The first one is a 2007 M8.
I found a tutorial on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiim0K7t0OQ
It was rather straightforward.
Then I went to do the same thing on my 2nd sled a 2006 M7
Here the clutch is a different model. So I went back trying to do my homework and found this thread:
http://www.arcticchat.com/forum/m-series-mtn/194313-changing-belt-m7.html
Basically they say that I should be able to open the shives by rotating clockwise/pushing on the helix as that my 12 years old nephew could do it with one hand...
I tried but the damn thing won't freaking bulge! Although the design of the part seems to allows it.
I found this thread:
http://www.arcticchat.com/forum/pinned-topic-area/205617-d-d-shift-assist-kit-install-w-pics.html
same clutch as on my sled, but it seems overkill for what I want + it requires a special tool.
Any ideas?

 

[frock]

Janus, if your M7 secondary is stock then the middle link in your post should get it done.

 

[RACINSTATION]

M7s are easy if it is the stock clutch.

Lock the brake.

Twist the inner sheave clockwise as you push the helix and it will open right up.

 

[Janus]

Thanks RacinStation,
Torquing directly on the sheave did the trick.
I was trying to torque on the helix and didn't get enough leverage this way :crazy:.
Cheers

 

[manlye]

Go buy a rubber strap wrench and throw it under your seat it is great when you are out and your hands are cold.


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