Ski Toe Out - BOMBARDIER 1996 Ski-doo MX Z440 Handbook

SKI TOE OUT

Most oval racers use modified handlebars with loops or angles on the left end. Often a driver
prefers a handlebar position that is not horizontal when the skis are in their straight ahead position.
This allows a more comfortable driving position when in a corner. Whatever handlebar you prefer
should be positioned as you prefer it when going down a straightaway before you begin your toe
out adjustment.
Use a rubber cord stretched between the ski tips to keep constant pressure on the steering system
while measuring toe out. Measure the distance between the inner edges of the skis as far back and
as far forward on the skis as possible. Avoid measuring at a point at the top or heel of the ski where
the ski is tapered. With aggressive race carbide, the measurements should be taken at the front
and back of the runners on the cutting edge for the most precise measurement.
Skis must have a toe out of 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4 in) when they are in the straight ahead position.
Adjustment is performed by loosening the lock nuts on the ball joints at the ends of the left and
right tie rods. Rotate tie rods as necessary to achieve the proper toe out and handlebar position. Do
not use the short tie rod that runs beneath the engine to adjust ski toe out.
Never lengthen a tie rod so that the threaded portion of the ball joint extends over 17 mm (1 1/16 in)
beyond the tie rod. To avoid this, distribute the adjustment requirements equally to both left and
right tie rods.
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X = Y + 3 mm (1/8 in)
Retorque ball joint lock nuts to 29 Nom (21 Ibf+t) when toe out is correct.
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