BOMBARDIER ELAN 3042 1985 Shop Manual page 417

Section 05 SUSPENSION
Sub-section 03 (TRS 6 SUSPENSION)
28, Adjustment cams
At assembly, pos1 tion the adjustment cams at the lowest
position .
R1ght hand side
Lefl hand s1de
Lowest pos1t10n
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23,27,35,48,53,58,68,86, Screws,
loctite 242
Clean all screws threads . Prior to assembl y, apply a light
coat of "Loct ite 242" or equivalent on threads .
32,71, Front & rear springs
Prior to assembly, identify front and rear spr ings
Spring
Model Color
location
Safan 377/ 377E, 447
Front Grand Luxe LC Oran ge
Mirage Ill
Formula SS
Red
Sa tan 377/377E
Purple
Mirage Ill
Rea r
Safari 447
Gold
Grand Luxe LC
Formula SS Brown
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INSTALLATION
Preparation
36, Stopper strap
- Detach the front stopper strap.
50, 54,55, Shock absorber, clevis pin &
cotter pin
Remove the cotter pin locking the shock absorber cle-
vis pin and detach the shock absorber by remov1ng
th e clev1s p1n
28, Adjustment cams
- Set the adJUSter cam to the lowest position and fix the
spring s with a tape.
77, Rear idler wheel
- Push the rea r idler wheel forward.
(TYPICAL)
hoot stopper strap
detached
Shock absorber
detached
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Installation
Place a cardboard on the floor.
Plug vent holes in cha1ncase filler cap and oil injec-
tiOn reservoir cap w1th a sma ll wire to prevent leaks.
Tilt vehicle on one side .
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