Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 01 (SUSPENSION SC-10 HIGH PERFORMANCE, CROSS-COUNTRY AND
07-01-14
– When selecting shim stacks, 2 thin shims of
equal thickness to one thick shim will offer less
resistance than one thick shim. Refer to SHIM
EQUIVALENCE FOR SAME DIAMETER table
above.
– Whenever building a rebound shim stack, al-
ways use 26 mm (1.02 in) diameter shims
against the piston. No less than 3 shims should
be used in any valve stack to prevent bending
or breakage. Approximately .203 mm (.008 in)
clearance should be allowed between shim
stack and valve stopper washer.
– Whenever building a compression shim stack,
always use 30 mm (1.181 in) diameter shims
against the piston. No less than 3 shims should
be used in any valve stack to prevent bending
or breakage. One .114 mm spacer washer min-
imum (2 or more recommended) should be
used between shim stack and valve stopper.
Hydraulic Shock Servicing
Refer to SKANDIC WT SUSPENSION 07-02 then
look for
Shock Absorber Servicing .
25, Protector
At assembly, mount protector with its notch to-
ward front.
1. Notch
INSTALLATION
Install assembled suspension into track with front
portion first.
Insert rear portion of suspension into track.
Bolt front arm, rear arm then center top idler
wheel axle.
Adjust track tension.
RIDE ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Operator’s Guide.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate front and rear arms at grease fittings us-
ing low temperature grease (P / N 413 7061 00).
SUMMIT : 4 GREASE FITTINGS
ALL MODELS EXCEPT SUMMIT : 7 GREASE FITTINGS
A03F1RA
1
A03F10A
A03F1SA