Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 07 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 04 (DRIVE AXLE)
07-04-9
If the difference between each side exceeds 3
mm (1/8 in), redistribute drive axle shims as
follows :
INSTALLATION
4, Speedometer Drive Insert
If the drive axle to be installed is a new part and
the vehicle is equipped with a speedometer, a cor-
rect size speedometer drive insert must be in-
stalled into the axle end. Ensure that insert is flush
with end of axle (not applicable to Alpine II).
Position drive axle assembly into location. Install
end bearing housing. Install spacer (if applicable)
between bearing and lower chaincase sprocket
(on Alpine II, place spacers prior to installing drive
axle).
Install chaincase and position seals (if applicable),
making sure that a gap of approximately 2 mm (1/
16 in) exists between end of bearing housing and
each seal.
SIDE VIEW
1. Bearing
2. Seal
3. Housing
4. Seal lip
A. 2 mm approx.
3, Retainer Ring
Make sure that welded nuts are toward inside of
tunnel.
Lock drive axle sprocket with a circlip.
Reinstall the chaincase cover.
Refill with chaincase oil. Refer to TECHNICAL
DATA 10.
Install the suspension. Refer to TRACK 07-05 and
adjust track tension and carry out track alignment
procedure.
LUBRICATION
15, Grease Fitting
Lubricate end housing bearing with low tempera-
ture grease (P / N 413 7061 00).
ADJUSTMENT
Sprocket / Track Alignment
CAUTION : Do not temper with sprocket /
track alignment if frame or suspension is
damaged.
Sprockets might be repositioned to fit lugs with-
out removing drive axle.
Use drive axle sprocket adjuster kit (P / N 861
7257 00).
TYPICAL
DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
EACH SIDE
DRIVE AXLE SHIM
REDISTRIBUTION
3 to 4.5 mm
(1/8 to 3/16 in)
Remove 1 shim from larger gap
side.
Add 1 shim on smaller gap side.
4.5 to 6 mm
(3/16 to 1/4 in)
Remove 2 shims from larger gap
side.
Add 2 shims on smaller gap side.
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