Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-4
To install, stick heating element to handlebar mak-
ing sure wires do not interfere with operation of
accelerator or brake handle.
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 06-07.
10,16, Ball Joint
(left hand and right hand threads)
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace.
Screw threaded end of ball joint into tie rod. The
maximum external threaded length not engaged
in tie rod must not exceed the value
L in the fol-
lowing chart:
TYPICAL
The cut-off section of the tie rod end must run par-
allel with the horizontal line of the steering arm
when assembled on vehicle. The ball joint should
be restrained when tightening tie rod end lock
nut. For torque specifications see specific explod-
ed view.
TYPICAL
1. Steering arm
2. Parallel with steering arm
21, Hardened Washer
Install a hardened washer on each side.
TYPICAL
1. Hardened washers
;
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).
MODEL
L
mm (in)
All models 20 (25/32)
A17G0SA
L
;
WARNING
The cut off section of the ball joint must run
parallel with the steering arm. When tighten-
ing lock nuts, restrain ball joint with appro-
priate size wrench. Ensure not too many
threads are kept outside of the tie rod ac-
cording to the thread length chart.
A02G0IA
1 2
A25G0MA
1