BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 321

Section 10 STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (SPX MODEL)
From bilge, route throttle cable and wiring har-
nesses into support no. 11 and steering stem arm
no. 10, and finally in front steering support
no. 15.
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CAUTION
While performing this procedure, take pre-
cautions to avoid damaging throttle cable
and wiring harnesses.
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1. Install handlebar assembly
2. Route throttle cable and wiring harnesses at the same time
Push handlebar assembly until steering stem
no. 9 is well seated into steering supports no. 14
and no. 15.
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1. Rear support (steering collar)
2. Front support
3. Steering stem
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Position steering stem arm no. 10 and support
no. 11 onto steering stem.
Torque bolts of steering stem arm no. 10 to 6
N•m (53 lbf•in).
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1. Steering stem
2. Steering stem arm
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3. Support
4. Torque to 6 N•m (53 lbf•in)
5. Integrated flat key must be seated in keyway and steering stem
NOTE: Once steering stem arm is properly tight-
ened, look between body and front support to
make sure there is no gap between steering stem
arm and its support. If there is a gap, components
are not properly installed.
Connect wiring harnesses.
Route throttle cable alongside bilge. Insert cable
barrel into carburetor throttle lever.
Insert throttle cable alongside choke cable in tie-
blocks.
For throttle cable adjustment, refer to CARBURE-
TOR 06-04.
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WARNING
Make sure integrated flat key of steering
stem arm is properly seated in steering stem
keyway. Steering stem arm must be locked
in place before torquing the bolts.
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arm locked in place
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