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NOTE: The cap screw is threaded through
the ski saddle. Therefore, the lock nut must
be removed before the cap screw can be moved.
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NOTE: The spindle may stick in the spindle
mount. Use a 15 mm diameter brass punch
and drive spindle out of mount.
5.
Remove lock nut and cap screw holding
spindle to ski saddle.
3.
4.
Pull spindle arm off spindle; then slide U-
bend washers off spindle.
Block the front end up until the entire ski
(spindle) can be removed from the spindle
mount.
5.
Place ski in position and secure in place with
a cap screw. Tighten the cap screw to 2.9 - 3.6
kg-m or 21 - 26 ft-lb. Thread lock nut onto cap
screw and tighten to 2.9 - 3.6 kg-m or 21 - 26
It-lb.
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NOTE: Threaded hole in ski saddle is to be
positioned to the inside, and therefore, the
cap screw must be started from the outside of the
saddle.
6.
Check ski alignment (See below).
7.
Install the drive clutch if it was removed (See:
Install Drive Clutch, pages 90-91).
Fig. 9-15
0725-305
Install Spindles
Ski Alignment
Ski alignment must be checked and adjusted if
necessary whenever any component of the
steering is replaced. Ski alignment usually will
not change unless a rock or other hard object is
hit during snowmobile operation. To ensure
correct handling, ski alignment must be checked
whenever the machine is being serviced.
Panther, Cheetah, Pantera, Jag
1.
Position the handlebar straight forward in
relation to the machine.
2.
Loosen the adjusting stud jam nuts on both
tie rods.
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4.
Place rubber damper on ski spindle (pantera
models only).
3.
Secure spindle arm to spindle shaft with cap
screw and flat washer. Tighten to 2.8 kg-m or
20 tt-lb,
1.
2.
Slide the spindle into position in the spindle
mount. .
Place any washers removed earlier on the
spindle shaft; then slide spindle arm onto
splined spindle shaft.
Fig. 9-16
0725-072
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