Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 02 (SKANDIC WT SUSPENSION)
07-02-3
Tighten nut 3/4 turn after contacting washers for
better deep snow performance. Maximum pre-
load is 3 turns after nut touching washers. This
last adjustment is for trail riding with or without a
load and for pulling a load.
4, Rear Spring
Remove top idler wheels.
Unscrew one end of shock.
Remove spring.
5, Front Spring
Remove circlips retaining spring support to top
and bottom of front arm.
Holding spring end, remove lock pin of top spring
support then bottom support lock pin.
Unbolt front idler wheel axle.
Remove idler wheel on side where axle retaining
plate is not welded.
Remove springs.
1. Circlips
6, Support Plate
Drill rivets to remove support plate. Use a 8 mm
(21/64 in) drill bit.
Rivets can be substitued by M8 X 20 bolts and
nuts.
8, Stopper Strap Bolt
Install it in center hole of front arm.
3, Horse-Shoe Washer
For deep snow riding, do not install washer nor
rubber stoppers.
For trail riding with passenger and / or weight, in-
stall 1 washer under each rubber stoppers.
For trail riding with heavy load and / or pulling a
load, use 2 washers under each rubber stoppers.
7, Shock
Install shock with its rod upward.
SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICING
Secure the shock body end in a vise.
TYPICAL
1. Clamp
CAUTION : Do not clamp directly on
shock body.
A22F1CA
1
A22F1DA
A14F0BA
1
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