Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-9
HANDLEBAR AND SKI TOE-OUT
Check that handlebar is horizontal when skis are
in straight ahead position by measuring from the
extremities of the grips to the rear most edge of
the tunnel, as shown.
NOTE: The reference point must be the same rel-
ative to each side.
TYPICAL
1. Equal distance A on each side
2. Same reference point (rivet)
Adjustment is performed by adjusting length of
left and right tie rods
no. 20 .
Procedure:
– Loosen jam nuts no. 13 and no. 15 of both tie
rods no. 20 .
– Turn the tie rod on one side to shorten its
length.
– 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
position, place a straight edge against pre-adjust-
ed 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
;
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust skis straight ahead
position by turning ball joint on tie rod
no. 14.
A06G07A
2
1
A A
;
WARNING
Never lengthen tie rod so that threated por-
tion of ball joint exceeds 20 mm (25/32 in).
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2
1