Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 07 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
07-02-5
7,23, Steering Pad and Rubber
Attachment
Properly fit the steering pad to the handlebar. As-
semble using the 2 rubber attachments.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
Definitions
TOE-OUT:
A difference measured between the front edge of
the skis “A” and rear edge “B” as viewed from
the top. It is adjustable.
CAMBER:
A specific inward or outward tilt angle of ski leg
compared to a vertical line when viewing the ve-
hicle from front.
Adjustments
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence:
– Pivot arm centering.
– Set camber angle.
– Check for a horizontal handlebar.
– Set toe-out.
DSA System
PIVOT ARM CENTERING
13,14,15,22, Jam Nut, Tie Rod and Pivot
Arm
With handlebar in straight ahead position, the cen-
ter of the pivot arm must be in line with the end
of the bolt. Loosen the jam nuts on tie rod
no. 14
(LH threads on steering column end) and turn tie
rod accordingly. Align and retighten the jam nuts
to 18 N•m (159 lbf•
in ).
1. Tie rod no. 14
2. Center of pivot arm in line with bolt end
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WARNING
Make sure that the steering pad and all con-
trols are properly fixed to their normal loca-
tion on the handlebar.
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CAUTION
Prior to installation, perform handlebar ad-
justment.
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WARNING
Make sure that the steering pad and all con-
trols are properly fixed to their normal loca-
tion on the handlebar.
A01G04A
B
A
B
A
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WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust straight ahead ski
position by turning the ball joint on tie rod
no.14 .
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WARNING
Never lengthen tie rod so that threaded por-
tion of ball joint exceeds 20 mm (25/32 in).
A06G04A
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