BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 326

Section 10 STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (GTS MODEL)
F02K0CA
TYPICAL
21, Steering Cable
To replace steering cable, proceed as follows:
Disconnect front ball joint no. 22 of steering cable
at steering stem arm no. 19.
Loosen nuts no. 30 and open retaining block
no. 23.
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F02K0DE
TYPICAL
1. Ball joint
2. Steering cable
3. Retaining block
10-03-4
Disconnect rear ball joint no. 22 of steering cable
at jet pump nozzle; then, remove ball joint.
From bilge, unscrew nut no. 24 retaining steering
cable to hull.
Remove half rings no. 25, rubber washer no. 26
and retaining ring no. 27.
NOTE: Move shift lever in reverse position to
lower reverse gate. It will ease parts removal.
Remove steering cable from tie-block and clips.
Pull out steering cable.
Assembly is essentially the reverse of disassem-
bly procedures. However pay particular attention
to the following.
Inspect and reuse ball joints no. 22 only if they are
in good condition.
Secure rear ball joint to nozzle.
Ensure the ball joint is parallel (± 5°) to the
nozzle arm.
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F02K0HA
1. One washer each side of arm
2. Torque nut to 2 N•m (18 lbf•in)
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STEERING ALIGNMENT
For steering alignment procedure, refer to ALIGN-
MENT 10-06.
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CAUTION
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