Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 03 (SUSPENSION AND SKI SYSTEM)
08-03-6
DISASSEMBLY
5, Shock
Lift front of vehicle and support it off the ground.
On models so equipped reduce spring preload by
turning adjusting ring accordingly with special key
in vehicle tool box.
1. Shock cam
2. Special key
Remove lower bolt then upper bolt of shock.
For shock spring disassembly, use shock spring
remover (P/N 529 0271 00) in a vise. Mount shock
in it and turn shock so that spring coils matched
spring compressor.
Close and lock bar. Adjust handle horizontal by
changing position of clevis pin.
Push down on handle until il locks. Remove spring
stopper and cap then release handle.
At installation, cap opening must be 180° from
spring stopper opening.
1. Spring stopper opening
2. Cap opening
1, Swing Arm
Lift front of vehicle and support it off the ground.
Unbolt ski.
Remove cap, circlip then slacken steering arm
bolt and pull up steering arm. Note shim positions.
Ski leg may fall off from swing arm.
Unbolt lower end of shock from swing arm.
Unbolt half arms and tie rods.
Unbolt rear of swing arm from frame.
Pull swing arm off the vehicle. Stabilizer bar will
disengage ball joint at swing arm inside rails.
1. Cap no. 4
2. Circlip no. 3
3. Shims no. 2
4. Bolt retaining lower end of shock no. 6
A06G0AA
1
2
A03F12A
1
2
A06G0BA
1
2
3
4