BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 358

SECTION 05 SUSPENSION
SUB-SECTION 02 (SLIDE & MX SUSPENSIONS)
INSTALLATION
On all slide suspension models, except Blizzard 5500
MX, Sonic MX and Elite, install the suspension ass'y as
shown.
Preparation
- Detach the front stopper strap.
- Remove the cotter pin locking the shock absorber
clevis pin and detach the shock absorber by re-
moving the clevis pin.
- Set the adjuster cam to the lowest position and fix
the springs with a tape .
- Push the rear idler wheel forward.
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Front stopper strap
detached
Installation
Shock absorber
detached
Adjuster cam
lowest position
- Place a cardboard on the floor.
- Plug the chaincase vent hole with a small wire to pre-
vent leaks.
- Tilt vehicle on one side.
- Attach front suspension and the rear suspension arm
to the frame. Do not torque.
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- Tilt the vehicle on the other side.
- Attach the front then the rear suspension arm to
frame.
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- Reposition vehicle on the ground. Position adjuster
cams at the lowest elevation.
- Torque the four suspension retaining bolts to 43 N-m
(32 ft-Ibsl.
- Apply downward pressure on the seat.
- Secure the extended shock with clevis pin and a new
cotter pin.
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- Attach front stopper strap at 2nd hole.
- Remove chaincase vent hole plug.