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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– Lengthen the other one by turning it exactly the
same amount, so that toe-out is not changed.
– Close front of skis manually to take all slack
from steering mechanism.
NOTE: A rubber cord must be hooked in front of
skis to keep them closed.
Toe-out is 0 mm (0 in) when skis are in a straight-
ahead position and the front of vehicle is lifted off
the ground.
NOTE: To make sure skis are in a straight-ahead po-
sition, place a straight edge against pre-adjusted
track and measure the distance between front
and rear of skis and straight edge. Distances
should be equal. After the ski toe-out adjustment,
distance must be equal.
To reduce tolerance when measuring, set one ski
to proper toe-out then measure from that ski to
the opposite ski.
TYPICAL
1. Straight edge
2. Measure here
LUBRICATION
26, Grease Fittings
Only use low temperature grease (P/N 413 7061
00).
The following symbols will be used to show what
type of lubricant should be used at the suitable
locations.
1. Low temperature grease
2. Penetrating lubricant (P/N 293 6000 16)
Lubricate:
– Steering column.
– Upper and lower control arms drop link and tie
rod ends.
– Grease ski legs, ski pivots and idler arm.
– Coat stabilizer sliders with grease, and oil their
ball joints if so equipped.
◆
WARNING
Never lengthen tie rod so that threaded por-
tion of ball joint exceeds 20 mm (25/32 in).
◆
WARNING
Do not lubricate throttle cable or housing.
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