BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 318

SECTION 07
SUB-SECTION 01, (STEERING SYSTEM)
Alpine
When assembling steering arm
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and ski leg
e
the
handlebar must be horizontal with the ski paraliel with
vehicle.
Elite
Main
shaft
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Lower
the rods
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Skis should have a toe out of 3 mm (liS"). To check,
measure distance between each ski at front and rear of
leaf spnngs. The front distance should be 3 mm (liS")
more than the rear when the handlebar
IS
horizontal. If
adjustment is required:
Loosen the lower tie rod Jam nuts. Turn one or both tie
rods manually until alignment is correct.
IMPORTANT: Close front of skis manually to take all
slack from steering mechanism.
Tighten the Jam nuts firmly.
Check that handlebar is honzontal while skis are parallel
with vehicle.
To correct handlebar position, loosen the Jam nuts of
the tie rod located between steering main shaft and
steering secondary shaft. Turn tie rod unt!l handlebar is
hOrizontal. Tighten the Jam nuts firmly.
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