9850064 R03 - 2021 650 / 850 Matryx Trail Performance / Crossover Snowmobile Service Manual
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SKI SERVICE
SKI REMOVAL
1. Raise the front of the snowmobile off the ground with
a dedicated sled lift or floor jack.
2. Remove nut
q
, fastener
w
, and washers
e
from ski.
NOTICE
Note the orientation of the fastener and washers.
3. Remove the ski
r
and ski bumper
t
.
NOTICE
Note the orientation of the ski bumper.
4. Remove the pivot bushing from the spindle. Clean the
pivot bushing to remove any corrosion / foreign
material.
5. Inspect the ski bumper. Replace if damaged.
SKI INSTALLATION
1. Install the rubber ski stop
t
into the ski and reinstall
the ski
r
to the spindle.
2. From outside of ski, install fastener
w
, washers
e
,
and new flange nut
q
. Torque new ski flange nut to
specification.
NOTICE
Verify the washers are installed dome-side out.
TORQUE
Ski Fastener Flange Nuts:
37 ft-lbs (50 N·m)