Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-7
1. Pivot arm centered in slot
2. Slot
3. Turn to adjust
A. 15 mm (19/32 in) max.
Restrain tie rod while firmly retighten nuts so that
ball joint sockets run parallel with steering arm
and pivot arm.
LONG TIE ROD SHOWN
1. Restrain tie rod to tighten lock nuts
LONG TIE ROD SHOWN
1. Ball joint parallel with arm
Ensure that pivot arm is still centered and check
ski toe-out.
TOE-OUT
Loosen lock nuts of long tie rods and turn each tie
rod so that skis are in a straight ahead position. To
adjust toe-out, slightly turn both tie rods exactly
the same amount.
Check external threaded length not engaged and
firmly retighten nuts as specified above.
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WARNING
Maximum ball joint external threaded
length not engaged in the tie rod end must
not exceed 15 mm (19/32 in). Torque lock nut
to 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft).
3
A05G0KA
1
2
A05G07A
A
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WARNING
Ball joint sockets must run parallel with
steering arm and pivot arm. Tie rod must be
restrained when tightening lock nuts.
A05G08A
1
A05G09A
1