Ski-Doo 2005 MACH Z, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
J-Hook Adjustment
Summit
Position J-hook so that its curved end is pointing
downward and is roughly vertical. Ensure to ad-
just J-hooks at the same position each side.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
Toe-Out
A difference measured between the front edge of
the ski bridge "A" and rear edge of ski bridge "B"
as viewed from the top.
A33G1DA
A B
Ski alignment and toe-out are performed by adjust-
ing length of left and right tie rods
no. 11 .
– Position handlebar so that it is in straight ahead
position by measuring from the extremities of
the grips to the rear most edge of the tunnel,
as shown.
NOTE: The reference point must be the same rel-
ative to each side.
A33A2BB
1
2
A A
2
1. Equal distance "A" on each side
2. Same reference point
– Hook a rubber cord in front of skis to keep them
closed and to take all slack from steering mech-
anism.
– Leave the vehicle on the ground on its own
weight.
– Place a straight edge against pre-adjusted track
and measure the distance between front and
rear of ski bridge.
MODEL
TOTAL TOE-OUT
± 1 mm (± 3/64 in)
All RT Series 2 (5/64)
NOTE: To reduce tolerance when measuring, set
one ski to proper toe-out (half the total toe-out)
then measure from that ski to the opposite ski.
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