Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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17,36, Steering Arm
The steering arm angles should be equal on both
sides when skis are parallel with vehicle.
Steering arm must run parallel to ski.
1. Parallel
9,13,15, Ball Joint Nut and Jam Nut
Tighten ball joint jam nuts to specified torque (see
illustration).
11,12, Steering Arm Nut and Bolt
Tighten steering arm nuts to specified torque (see
illustration).
ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBAR
1,3, Steering Column and Handlebar
If applicable, remove the steering clamp and nuts
holding the handlebar to the steering column.
Tighten nuts to the specified torque (see illustra-
tion).
2,4,5,6, Handlebar Support, Steering
Clamp, Bolt and Nut
Install the 4 handlebar support, steering clamp,
the 4 screws and nuts to the column, as illustrat-
ed.
See applicable exploded view for each model.
Adjust the steering handle to the desired position.
Lock the handle in place by tightening the 4 nuts
to 26 N•m (19 lbf•ft).
TYPICAL
1. Torque 26 N•m (19 lbf•ft)
2. Equal gap all around
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CAUTION
Tighten the nuts equally in a criss-cross se-
quence and ensure there is an equal gap on
each side of the clamps.
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WARNING
Avoid contact between the brake handle and
the windshield by
NOT adjusting the han-
dlebar too high.
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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
Plastic alloy components such as fuel tank,
windshield, controls, etc. can be cleaned us-
ing mild detergents or isopropyl alcohol and
a soft clean cloth. Never clean plastic parts
with strong detergent, degreasing agent,
paint thinner, acetone, etc. Do not apply iso-
propyl alcohol directly on decals.
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