Ski-Doo Formula 500 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 03 (SUSPENSION AND SKI SYSTEM)
08-03-3
1. Cap no. 4
2. Circlip no. 3
3. Shims no. 2
4. Bolt retaining lower end of shock no. 6
INSPECTION
Check all rubber cushions for crack and wear. Re-
place as required.
Check straightness of splines and proper inter-
locking with steering arm. Replace as required.
Check for straightness of swing arm. Replace as
required.
Check for clogged grease fittings. Clean or re-
place as required.
Check for proper action of sliding blocks in swing
arm.
Check skis and runners for wear, replace as nec-
essary.
Check condition of ski stopper. Replace it when
deteriorated.
To check condition of shock, refer to SC-10 SUS-
PENSION 07-02 then look for
Shock Absorber
Inspection .
INSTALLATION
For assembly, reverse the disassembly proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Apply synthetic grease (P/N 413 7115 00) to ski
leg components.
Tighten nuts and screws to proper torque as men-
tioned in exploded view.
7,8, Upper and Lower Half Arms
Position half arms and tie rods horizontally before
tightening nuts.
9,10,11, Bolt, Nut and Link Plate
Attach link plate to frame with additional nuts and
bolts, if applicable.
SOME MODELS
1. Nuts and bolts
13,14, Tie Rod and Lever
Install levers on both sides at same angle (about
horizontal).
TYPICAL
A06G0BA
1
2
3
4
A06G0CA
1
A06G0WA