Sea-doo GTX Limited iS 255 2009, Shop Manual

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Section 07 BODY AND HULL
Subsection 01 (SUSPENSION (iS))
5.3 Reposition rear suspension arm brackets
on fixed deck until positioning of moving
deck is satisfactory.
6. Secure the rear suspension arm to the fixed
deck.
6.1 Install NEW screws to secure rear suspen-
sion arm brackets.
6.2 Remove and replace screws installed dur-
ing alignment.
6.3 Tighten screws to 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft).
SUSPENSION ARM SHAFTS
Removal of Front Suspension Arm
Shaft
1. Remove the FRONT SUSPENSION ARM , see
procedure in this subsection.
2. Remove and discard socket screws securing
supports to shaft.
3. Separate arm shaft supports from arm shaft.
Installation of Front Suspension Arm
Shaft
1. To reinstall the shaft, insert it in the suspension
arm.
2. Install a support on each end of shaft.
3. Secure the LH arm shaft support to suspension
base using NEW support screws.
NOTE: Make sure to insert the support pin into
suspension base hole.
4. Tighten the LH support screws to 25 N•m
(18 lbf•ft).
5. Apply a force on the RH support to move it on
the left side.
NOTICE
Make sure arm shaft is fully inserted,
it must lean against the arm shaft support.
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1. Arm shaft against its support
6. Install NEW support screws and tighten them to
25 N•m (18 lbf•ft).
7. Secure both supports to shaft using NEW
socket screws. Tighten them to 12 N•m
(106 lbf• in ).
Removal of Rear Suspension Arm
Upper Shaft
1. Unclip and remove both lateral rear panels.
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1. RH lateral rear panel
2. Remove arm shaft support screws.
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1. Arm shaft support screws
3. Remove and discard socket screws securing
supports to arm shaft.
4. Separate arm shaft support from arm shaft.
Installation of Rear Suspension Arm
Upper Shaft
1. To reinstall the shaft, insert it in the rear arm.
2. Install a support on each end of shaft.
3. Secure the LH support to rear arm holder using
NEW support screws.
NOTE: Make sure to insert the support pin into
holder hole.
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