BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 317

The cut-off section of the tie rod end must run parallel
with the horizontal line of the steering arm when assem-
bled on vehicle. The tie rod end should be restrained
when tightening tie rod end lock nut. For torque specifica-
tions see Technical Data.
Open wrench
Right
Wrong
Right
@)When assembling components. always position new
lock tabs.
@@The steering arm angles should be equal on both
sides when skis are parallel with vehicle.
@)@Tighten to 27 N'm (20 ft-Ibs) and bend lock tabs
over nuts.
@)@)Tighten to 42 N'm (31 ft-Ibs) and bend lock tabs
over nuts.
@)@Grease ski leg at grease fitting.
Alpine
@@@Affix the ball bushing to steering shaft using
appropriate Allen head bolt. Tighten bolt until there
IS
approximately 6 mm (1/4") free-play existing between
ball bushing and steering shaft.
Ball bushing
Torque nut to 61 N'm (45 ft-Ibs).
SECTION 07
SUB-SECTION 01, (STEERING SYSTEM)
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
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Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm (1 /S"). To check.
measure distance between each ski at front and rear of
spring leaves. The front distance should be 3 mm (liS")
more than the rear when the handlebar is horizontal. If
adjustment is required:
Loosen the Jam nuts locking the longer tie rod
10
place.
Turn tie rod manually until alignment is correct. Tighten
jam nuts firmly.
IMPORTANT: Close front of skis manually to take all
slack from steering mechanism.
Check that handlebar is horizontal. To correct. loosen
shorter tie rod jam nuts.
Turn tie rod manually until handlebar is horizontal.
Tighten Jam nuts firmly.
(STERRING SYSTEM). PAGE 7