YETI SNOWMX USER MANUAL
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SPINDLE INSTALLATION
FORK CLAMP VERIFICATION
Verify that the fork clamps received in the
installation kit are the right size and fit perfectly on
the bike’s forks.
CAUTION: A clamp that is too loose on the fork tube
does not allow for rigid assembly with the ski and
may damage the fork tube.
INSERTION OF SPINDLE BETWEEN FORK
TUBES
Proceed as follows:
NOTE: Center carbon blade must be positioned toward
the bike’s front.
• Install the complete spindle (
1
) between the two
lower fork tubes (
2
). Twist and slide spindle
down to position it between the fork tubes. See
Figure 6.
Figure 6
• Position left (
1
) and right (
2
) axle spacers on
each side of the spindle’s center carbon blade.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7
NOTE: Depending on bike model, the left and right axle
spacers on each side of the carbon blade may
be the same or different. If you are uncertain
about their position, consult the YETIVERTER
tool on YETISNOWMX.CA
NOTE: Make sure axle spacer locater collar is through
the center carbon blade.
• Insert front wheel axle (
1
) through forks and axle
spacers to secure spindle assembly. Install axle
nut (
2
) and tighten temporarily by hand. Figure 8.
Figure 8
NOTE: Lube wheel axle before assembly.
• Set the outer fork clamps (
1
) in their position at
the bottom of the forks. The small machined
diameter in the fork clamps is used as clearance
for fork seals and so must be positioned up.
Insert clamp assembly bolts (
2
); do not tighten at
this point. See Figure 9.
CAUTION: Observe installation direction for outer
fork clamps. A clamp assembled in the wrong
direction could damage the fork if the front
suspension travels all the way down.
NOTE: Apply a thread locker product (e. g. Blue Loctite
242) to Fork clamp assembly bolts.
Figure 9
NOTE: Depending on the bike model, the left and right
fork clamps may be the same or different. If you
are uncertain about their position, consult the
YETIVERTER tool on YETISNOWMX.CA
