Ski-Doo Mini Z 2000, Руководство по ремонту

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Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
MMR2000_133_08_02A.FM
08-02-3
INSPECTION
12, Ball Joint
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace.
If stud loosened apply Loctite 609 in ball joint thread-
ed hole and torque stud to 15 N•m (133 lbf•
in ).
Mount lock nut on exposed portion of stud. Screw
exposed portion of stud into tie rod. Torque lock nut
to 10 N•m (89 lbf•
in ). The maximum length for ball
joint center to tie rod end must not exceed the value
A in the following chart:
TYPICAL
The cut-off section of the tie rod end must run par-
allel with the horizontal line of the steering arm
when assembled on vehicle. The ball joint should
be restrained when tightening tie rod end lock nut.
For torque specifications see specific exploded
view.
TYPICAL
1. Parallel with steering arm
2. Steering arm
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (skis)
Definitions
TOE-OUT:
Difference in measurement between front edge A
and rear edge B of skis as viewed from top side of
suspension system. It is adjustable.
CAMBER:
A specific inward or outward tilt angle of ski leg
compared to a vertical line when viewing vehicle
from front.
This angle is not adjustable on Mini Z.
Adjustments
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence:
– Pivot arm centering/horizontal handlebar.
– Set toe-out.
PIVOT ARM CENTERING/HORIZONTAL
HANDLEBAR
Turn handlebar no. 1 until pivot arm no. 13 is well
centered.
Check if handlebar is horizontal and skis aligned
with track. If not, adjust as per following procedure:
Loosen lock nut of short tie rod end.
Using a flat screwdriver, remove clip on short tie
rod end, as shown in the next photo.
MODEL
A
MM (IN)
Mini Z 47 (1-27/32)
A17G0SB
A
A02G0IA
1
2
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WARNING
The cut off section of the ball joint must run
parallel with the steering arm. When tighten-
ing lock nuts, restrain ball joint with appropri-
ate size wrench. Ensure not too many threads
are kept outside of the tie rod according to the
thread length chart.
A01G04A
B
A
B
A