Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-10
MX Z 670 Only
In order to ease steering tie rod loosening, detach
rubber boot from snowmobile frame. Refer to the
following photo.
TYPICAL
1. Rubber boot
2. Steering tie rod
3. Snowmobile frame
Skandic WT/SWT/WT LC Only
– Skis should have a toe-out of 10 mm (3/8 in)
when they are in a straight-ahead position and
the vehicle is resting on the ground.
NOTE: To make sure skis are in a straight-ahead
position, place a straight edge against pre-adjusted
track and measure the distance between front
and rear of skis and straight edge. Distances
should be equal. After the ski toe-out adjustment,
distance at front of ski must be 5 mm (3/16 in)
more than at rear on both sides for a total toe-out
of 10 mm (3/8 in).
S-Series
Toe-out is 0 mm (0 in) when skis are in a straight-
ahead position and the front of vehicle is lifted off
the ground.
NOTE: To make sure skis are in a straight-ahead
position, place a straight edge against pre-adjust-
ed track and measure the distance between front
and rear of skis and straight edge. Distances
should be equal. After the ski toe-out adjustment,
distance must be equal.
All Models
To reduce tolerance when measuring, set one ski
to proper toe-out then measure from that ski to
the opposite ski.
TYPICAL
1. Straight edge
2. Measure here
LUBRICATION
26, Grease Fittings
Only use synthetic grease (P/N 413 7115 00).
The following symbols will be used to show what
type of lubricant should be used at the suitable
locations.
1. Synthetic grease
2. Penetrating lubricant (P/N 293 6000 16)
Lubricate:
– Steering column.
– Grease ski legs, ski pivots and idler arm.
– Coat stabilizer sliders with grease, and oil their
ball joints if so equipped.
A15G1NA
3
2
1
◆
WARNING
Do not lubricate throttle and/or brake cable
nor their housing.
A06G03A
2
1
A00G01A
2
1
1