Adjusting Ski Alignment - Arctic Cat EL TIGRE 1980 Service Manual

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3. Slide the spindle into position and place
any washers removed during removal into
position; then slide spindle arm onto the
spindle.
NOTE: The spindle arm should point
toward the rear of the snowmobile and
4 1/2 ° inward when the ski is in the straight·
ahead position.
4. Sec ure th e sp indle arm to the spindle with
a cap-lock screw and washer· coated with
LOCTITE LOCK N' SEAL. Tighten to 1.8 kg-
m (13 ft -lb).
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5. In stall th e ski.
6. Check ski ali gnment; adjust as necessary.
Checking Ski
Alignment
Ski alignment must be checked and adjusted
whenever any component of the steering is
replaced.
1. Turn the handlebar to the straight-ahead
position.
2. Measure the distances to the outside \
edges of the leaf springs. Make sure one
measurement is taken behind the front-
mount bracket and the other measurement
is taken ahead of the rear-mount bracket.
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NOTE: Ski alignment is correct when the
skis are parallel to each other (equal
measurements front and rear) or when the skis
have maximum of 6 mm (1/4 in.)
'~toe
out'' (front
measurement 6 mm or 1 /4 in. more than rear
measurement).
3. If ski alignment is not as specified, adjust
alignment.
Adjusting Ski
Alignment
1. Turn the handlebar to the straight-ahead
position.
2. Visually examine to determine which ski is
out of alignment; then adjust the ap-
propriate ski.
3. Loosen the adjusting
bo~t
jam ntJts.
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