Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 06 REAR SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 03 (DRIVE AXLE)
06-03-7
1. Distance between guide cleat and slider shoe
2. Suspension front axle
If the difference between each side exceeds 3
mm (1/8 in), redistribute drive axle shims as fol-
lows:
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.
Position drive axle assembly into location. Install
end bearing housing. Install spacer (if applicable)
between bearing and lower chaincase sprocket.
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 09-03.
Install the suspension. Refer to TRACK 06-04 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).
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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2
1
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A
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1
2
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