BOMBARDIER Mirage Operator's Manual page 28

Track Tension and Alignment
Tension:
Lift the rear of vehicle and support with
a mechanical stand. Allow the slide to
extend normally. Check the gap 13 mm
(1/2
11
)
between the slider shoe and the
bottom inside of the track. If the track
tension is too loose, the track will have
a tendency to thump.
13
mm
(1Ii'}
. . , CAUTION: Too much tension
• will result in power loss and ex-
cessive stresses on suspension com-
ponents.
If necessary to adjust. Loosen the rear
idler wheel retaining screw and the ad-
juster bolt lock nut; then loosen or
tighten the adjuster bolts located on
the inner side of the rear idler wheels. If
correct tension is unattainable. Con-
tact your dealer.
O
NOTE: Track tension and align-
ment are inter-related. Do not ad-
just one without the other.
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Alignment:
Start the engine and accelerate slightly
so that track turns slowly. Check that
the track is well centered; equal dis-
tance on both sides between edges of
track guides and slider shoes.
A.
WARNING: Before checking
T
track alignment, ensure that the
track is free of all particles which could
be thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing
clear of track. Ensure no-ons is stand-
ing in close proximity to the vehicle.
To correct, stop the engine, loosen the
rear idler wheels retaining screws then
loosen the lock nuts and tighten the
adjuster bolt on side where the slider
shoe is the furthest to the track insert
guides.