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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING 239
1. Support the front of the machine so both skis are off the
ground.
2. Remove the outer steering arm and spindle as de-
scribed in this chapter.
NOTE
Note bolt direction before removing the bolt
in Step
3
in order to install it in the same di-
rection during assembly.
3. Remove the bolt (Figure 11) that secures the sway bar
link to the trailing arm.
4. Disconnect the upper and lower control arms (Figure
12) from the trailing arm. Remove the bushings (Figure
13).
5.
Remove the bolt, washers and rubber pivot (Figure
14) securing the trailing arm to the frame and remove the
trailing arm.
6. Inspect the trailing arm components as described in the
following procedure.
7. Installation is the reverse
the preceding steps. Note
the following:
Tighten the trailing arm pivot bolt to 78 (58
Install the upper sway bar link bolt in the same di-
rection as originally installed.
Apply low-temperature grease to the bushing in the
sway bar link.
Tighten the sway bar link bolt to 23
(17
Apply a low-temperature grease to the control arm
bushings before installation.
Tighten the outer control arm bolts to 56
(41
Inspection
1 . Clean the trailing arm in solvent and dry thoroughly.
2. If paint was removed from the trailing arm during
cleaning or through use, touch up these areas before in-
stallation.
3. Check the trailing arm for cracks, bending or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Check the trailing arm pivot bushing and bolt for dam-
age or excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
Sway Bar
Refer to Figure 5.
1. Support the front of the machine so both skis are off the
ground.