Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-01-5
To install, stick the heating element to the handle-
bar making sure the wires do not interfere with
operation of the accelerator or brake handle.
WARNING : Never use lubricants (e.g.
soap, only grease, etc.) to install the han-
dlebar grip, use a mix of soap and water. Mix
40 parts of water with one part of dish washing
soap (recom-mended : Ultra Joy, Sunlight or
Palmolive).
Heat the grip with a heater gun or a spot light to
ease installation. Insert new grip with a rubber
mallet.
INSPECTION
Refer to TESTING PROCEDURE 06-06.
10,16, Ball Joint (Left Hand and Right
Hand Threads)
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace them.
Screw threaded end of the ball joint into the tie
rod. The maximum external threaded length not
engaged in the tie rod must not exceed the value
L in the following thread length chart :
TYPICAL
The ball joint should be restrained when tighten-
ing the tie rod end lock nut. Align it so the tie rod
end is parallel to the steering arm when assem-
bled on the vehicle, refer to the following illustra-
tion.
For proper torque specifications refer to the spe-
cific exploded view for the vehicle being serviced.
TYPICAL
1. Parallel with steering arm
1. Steering arm
WARNING : The cut off section of the ball
joint must run parallel with the steering
arm. When tightening lock nuts, restrain ball
joint with appropriate size wrench. Ensure not
too many threads are kept outside of the tie
rod according to the thread length chart.
21, Hardened Washer
All Models Except Skandic WT
Install a hardened washer on each side of the arm.
TYPICAL
1. Hardened washers
MODEL
L
mm (in)
All 20 (25/32)
;
A17G0SA
L
A02G0IA
1 2
;
A25G0MA
1