Skidoo QRS roller replacement (revised video with new content)

The rollers in the skidoo QRS secondary clutch are a critical part of proper clutch function and are common failure point. Roller maintenance and replacement with high performance parts can be very helpful. We go through the whole replacement process, show the tools needed and show options for replacement rollers.
Updated from the original video, adding roller replacement without removing the jackshaft bearing.

[@iBackshift]

Dan at HiTorque rollers in BC was the first one to make those tough rollers. After several years, then other companies followed suit. I tested for Dan in 2007 on skidoos, He was already making those rollers since Cat come out with a roller secondary clutch.

[@leekatzmarek2916]

about to attempt my first roller replacement. Very thorough vid and now i know i broke mine when shifting into reverse. Appreciate the "on machine" version!

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

Glad it helped you

[@leekatzmarek2916]

@@mountainsleddergarage8627 i noticed my 2016 mxz 600 secondary has a bolt in the clutch end of the jack shaft... is there a diff technique needed?

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

Sounds like you have a different clutch, not the QRS secondary. The mxz RS came with a different secondary or there are aftermarket kits to replace the QRS clutch with a different jackshaft and Team clutch.

[@leekatzmarek2916]

@@mountainsleddergarage8627 just found out today at dealer. they were mistified by this non-stock clutch. I bought the sled new from dealer and have never changed it. Weirdly enough, this sled has been a lemon ever since purchasing... makes me really wonder now what the hell I actually bought thx!

[@leekatzmarek2916]

throttle cable, primary bearing, engine top end, Stator, recoil and only 1800 miles

[@georgiy4062]

I use almost the same homemade pin extraction tool. But with a small addition: on a thin working end, I machined an even thinner shaft about 10 mm long, which goes inside the pin and serves as a guide. Thus, with the same tool it is very convenient to mount the pin as well as dismantle it. Good video, thanks!

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

Thanks, that’s a great idea.

[@machine7767]

Great tip on grinding your own punch. I heard that flange bolt heads can be too tall and cause a crash condition at full shift out. I used the belt removal tool to fully open the secondary clutch to check on my 2020 850 154". I didn't have a crash condition but the bolt heads literally cleared by about he thickness of a piece of paper in one spot. That was too close for me considering stuff flexes when you are riding so I shaved 0.060 off the head of the flange head bolts which still left enough meat for a wrench. If it was just me riding it I wouldn't worry about it as I don't think I go fast enough to get full shift out. But I have a kid that likes to go fast across wide open areas. That and we ride at 6-9,000 feet so I geared it down from the stock 21/51 to 20 / 53 so full shift out is more likely to happen.

[@NickPinkham]

Thanks for the video! I don't know if I was being an idiot but I was able to get my jack shaft bearing out by wrapping the bottom of the jackshaft in a towel and pounding it off with the separated sheeve after removing the helix.

[@snowpatrol685]

man i love your channel. you explain things very well.

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

Thanks so much. Just trying to help everyone understand their sled a little better

[@sendyplumber]

Great instructional video!! Thanks alot, I like your T shirt!

[@Ryan-wo9nh]

If I could give you more thumbs up I would.

[@daeganmcnichol1205]

Where do you buy the spring compressor tool to remove the helix

[@richardmaxwell1433]

Amazon, eBay, SPI, WPS, etc. google search QRS spring compressor tool

[@ToolManTaylor]

Hello, I am having trouble finding a set of rolers for my 2006 Summit 800 HO X secondary clutch. (3 roler style) Do you know what the material is that these rolers are made of. Looking to get a set manufactured as I can't find them in Canada.

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

I don’t know what they are made of. I think each brand makes them a little different. Have you tried Fett brothers?

[@braap_406]

Why does it say in the manual to align the sliding sheave arrow with the cam arrow and your align both the fixed and sliding sheave arrows, I’m just confused a little bit.

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

If you have the stock cam, it should have an arrow on it. I marked with a marker the cam and the sheath to get people in the habit of marking before you take it apart. If you have an aftermarket cam it more than likely won’t have an arrow.

[@rpittman4778]

How do you remove the Teflon to gain access to the roll pins? You never showed this step in either of the videos. Either you removed it or drilled holes where the pins are? Thanks.

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

It removes pretty easily. I use a little 90 degree pick to catch the edge of it and pull the Teflon out.

[@mikeheintz8264]

Which brand roller do you prefer or recommend, the FBP rollers or the Gboost rhino rollers? I wanna replace mine but can’t decide…

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

I’ve been using Fett bros for years. Never seen anyone have problems with them. I’m sure you’ll be fine with any of the.

[@kylestein9484]

You don't think the new bolts throw off the balance?

[@mountainsleddergarage8627]

IMO the bolts should have no affect on balance. One, because they are too close to the center of the spinning shaft. Two, all the bolts should weigh the same and equally distribute the weigh

[@vladimirp.8629]

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