1990-1998 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Repair Manual, Page 35Get this manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
MECHANIC'S TIPS Removing Frozen Nuts and Screws If fastener rusts and cannot be removed, several methods may be used to loosen itFirst, apply penetrating oil such as Liquid Wrench or WD-40 which is available at hardware or auto supply storesApply it liberally and let it penetrate for 10-15 minutes, then tap the fastener several times with small hammerDo not hit it hard enough to cause damageReapply the penetrating oil if necessaryUsing an impact driver as described in this chapter will often loosen stuck bolt or screwCAUTION Do not pound on screwdrivers unless the steel shank ofthe tool extends all the way through the handlePounding on plastic-handled screwdriver is sure way to destroy the tool