Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-4
INSPECTION
Check skis and runner shoes for wear, replace as
necessary. (See section 08-03).
17, Steering Arm and Ski Leg
Make sure steering arm and ski leg splines inter-
lock.
Check the general condition of the steering sys-
tem components for wear. Replace if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
8, Grip
Grips can be removed and installed without any
damage by injecting compressed air into the han-
dlebar or by heating them with a heat gun.
1, Steering Column
Remove steering pad then handlebar ass’y.
To gain access remove the air intake silencer and
carburetor(s).
Detach the short tie rod (under the engine) from
the steering column.
17, Steering Arm
To maintain correct steering geometry for reas-
sembling, punch mark the steering arm and ski
leg before disassembly.
TYPICAL
1. Punch marks
31, Heating Grip Element
On vehicles equipped with heating, the grips,
might be unremovable as explained above. In this
case, carefully proceed as follows to prevent
damaging the heating elements.
Locate the element wires inside the handlebar;
look through end of grip. Start cutting the grip ex-
actly opposite the element wires and immediately
peel it open to locate the gap in the heating ele-
ment, as shown.
1. Gap in the heating element opposite the wires
Continue cutting along the gap and remove the
grip. If required, slowly peel heating element from
handlebar and remove it.
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WARNING
Any parts having worn splines have to be re-
placed with new ones.
A03G03A
1
A19H04A
1