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II
NOTE: Make
sure measurements are taken
on
the flat
surface of
the
ski edge and
not
on
a bent or
rounded
edge.
4.
The measurement
fro
m
the forward and
rear-
ward ends of
the
ski edge either must be
equa
l
or
t
he
forward measurement
must
not
exceed the rearward
measurement
by
more
t
han
3 mm (1/8
in.).
5.
If an adjustment
is
necessary, only
adju
st
those t ie-rods located
unde
r
the engine plate.
Never change the
leng
th
or make any ad-
j
ustments on the
fixed
tie-rods (that attach
to
the spindle arms).
Fig. 6-26
0727·006
6.
After making necessary adjustments, apply
LOCTIT
E LOCK
N' SEAL
to
the threads of the
stud and tighten
the
jam
nuts.
&
WARNING
.&
Neglecting to lock the adjusting stud by
tighten-
ing the jam nuts may cause loss of snowmobile
control and possible personal injury. Also
,
the
exposed length of the adjusting stud must not ex-
ceed 44 .5 mm (13/4 in .) as at least 13 mm (1/2
in .) of the adjusting stud must be threaded into
both the tie rod and the tie rod
'
end to assure
maximum steering linkage strength
.
7.
Repeat procedure for t he
right
side ski.
II
NOTE: Ski alignment
is
correct when the
skis ar.a parallel to each other
(equal
measurements front
and
rear)
or
when
the skis
have
a maximum of 6
mm (% in.) "toe
out"
(front
measurement
6 mm
(%
in.)
more than
rear
measurement).
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Removing
&
Inspecting
Upper A·Frame Arm
\..
_
NOTE:
The A·frame arms can
be removed
-
without removing the
engine.
It
is
recom·
mended to remove
the drive clutch if
the left
side
upper
A·frame arm
is
removed and the exhaust ex·
pansion chambers or pulse charger
if
the
right
side
upper
A·frame arm
is to
be
removed.
1.
Place a support stand under the
front-e
nd
assembly to get both skis
off
the
f
loor.
2.
Remove
the
spindle.
Fig.
6·27
055
3.
Remove
the
bolt secur
ing
t
he
front
shock
to
the
upper
A-f
rame arm
and
sl
ide
the
shock
free
of the
arm.
Fig. 6-28
056
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