Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-8
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
Definitions
TOE-OUT:
A difference measured between the front edge of
the skis
A and rear edge B as viewed from the
top. It is adjustable.
CAMBER:
A specific inward or outward tilt angle of ski leg
compared to a vertical line when viewing the ve-
hicle from front.
This angle is adjustable on
some models only.
Adjustments
S-Series
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence:
– Pivot arm centering.
– Set camber angle (some models).
– Check for an horizontal handlebar.
– Set toe-out.
DSA System
PIVOT ARM CENTERING
13,14,15,22, Jam Nut, Tie Rod and
Pivot Arm
With handlebar in straight-ahead position, the
center of the pivot arm must be in line with the
end of the bolt. Loosen the jam nuts on tie rod
no. 14 (LH threads on steering column end) and
turn tie rod accordingly. Align and retighten the
jam nuts to 18 N•m (159 lbf•
in ).
1. Tie rod no. 14
2. Center of pivot arm in line with bolt end
CAMBER
NOTE: On vehicles without adjustable radius
arms ( no. 7 ) the camber is not adjustable.
NOTE: Identical adjustments are required on both
sides of the vehicle.
– Make sure the vehicle is leveled by placing an
angle finder under the main frame member as
shown on the following illustration.
◆
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust straight-ahead ski
position by turning the ball joint on tie rod
no. 14 .
A01G04A
B
A
B
A
◆
WARNING
Never lengthen tie rod making threaded por-
tion of ball joint exceed 20 mm (25/32 in).
A06G04A
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