BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO GS 5626 1998, Shop Manual, Page: 337 / 426

Section 10 STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 05 (XP LIMITED)
10-05-5
14, Steering Stem
Apply synthetic grease to front and rear thrust
bearing surface.
15,16, Steering Stem Arm and Support
Position steering stem arm and support onto
steering stem
no. 14 .
1,5, Grip and Grip Insert
When installing the grip insert no. 5 in the handle-
bar no. 28 , ensure that its notch is properly insert-
ed in the hole beneath the handlebar.
Install grip no. 1 on handlebar no. 28 matching it
to the hex form on the grip insert no. 5 .
Install flat washer no. 4 and screw no. 3 .
Torque screw to 13 N•m (10 lbf•ft).
1. Grip insert
2. Grip
3. Flat washer
4. Torque screw to 13 N•m (10 lbf•ft)
5. Cap
21, Ball Joint
Secure the steering cable ball joint no. 21 to the
nozzle as per following illustration.
TYPICAL
1. Ball joint on top of steering arm
2. Torque nut to 7 N•m (62 lbf•
in )
STEERING ALIGNMENT
For steering alignment procedure, refer to ALIGN-
MENT 10-06.
◆
WARNING
Make sure integrated flat keys of steering
stem arm and support are properly seated in
steering stem keyways.
◆
WARNING
Correct torque must be strictly followed.
F01K1PA
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3
4
5
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CAUTION
Ensure to install flat washer otherwise screw
will damage grip end.
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CAUTION
Ensure the ball joint is parallel (± 5°) to the
nozzle arm.
F06K01A
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