Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 07 STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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INSPECTION
Check skis and runner shoes for wear, replace as
necessary (see section 08-03).
17,36, Steering Arm and Ski Leg
Make sure steering arm and ski leg splines inter-
lock (if applicable).
WARNING : All parts having worn splines
have to be changed by new ones.
Check general condition of steering system.
Check general condition of steering system com-
ponents for wear and replace if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
8, Grip
Grips can be removed and installed without any
damage by injecting compressed air into the han-
dlebar or by heating them with a heat gun.
1, Steering Column
Remove steering pad then handlebar ass’y.
Detach short tie rod from steering column work-
ing under engine. On S-Series remove air intake
silencer and carburetor(s) to gain access.
17, Steering Arm
To maintain correct steering geometry when reas-
sembling, punch mark the steering arm and ski
leg before removal.
TYPICAL
1. Punch marks
31, Heating Grip Element
On vehicle equipped with heating grips, grips
might be unremovable as explained earlier, in this
case, carefully proceed as follows to prevent
damaging heating elements.
Locate the grip heater wires inside handlebar ;
look through end of grip. Start cutting grip exactly
opposite heater wires and immediately peel open
to locate gap in heating element, as shown.
1. Gap in heating element opposite wires
Continue cutting along gap and remove grip. If re-
quired, slowly peel heating element from handle-
bar and remove.
To install, stick heating element to handlebar mak-
ing sure wires do not interfere with operation of
accelerator or brake handle.
WARNING : Never use lubricants (e.g.
soap, grease, etc.) to install handlebar
grip, use instead a mix of soap and water. Mix
40 parts of water with one part of dish washing
soap (recommended : Ultra Joy, Sunlight or
Palmolive).
Insert new grip with a rubber mallet. Heat grip
with a heater gun or a spot light to facilitate instal-
lation.
INSPECTION
To verify heating elements refer to TESTING PRO-
CEDURE 05-07.
10,16, Ball Joint (Left Hand and Right
Hand Treads)
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace.
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