BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 388

SECTION 06 STEERING/SKIS
SUB-SECTION 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
INSPECTION
Check skis and runner shoes for excessive wear, replace
as necessary. (See section 06-02.)
Make sure steering arm and ski leg splines interlock.
Check general condition of steering system.
Check general condition of steering system components
for wear and replace if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
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Grips can be removed and installed without any dam-
age by injecting compressed air into the handlebar.
Another way to install grips consists in soaking them in
soapy water (detergent for dishes) and in pushing them
onto the handlebar with a soft hammer .
@ @ Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if
excessive, replace.
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NOTE: Screw the longest threaded end of ball joint
into the tie rod, ensure that half of the total number
of threads are inserted into the tie rod.
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 specifi -
cations see Technical Data.
Open wrench
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lock tabs.
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The steering arm angles should be equal on both
sides when skis are parallel with vehicle.
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Tighten ball joint nuts to specified torque and bend
lock tabs over nuts. (See illustration.)
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Tighten steering arm nuts to specified torque and
bend lock tabs over nuts . (See illustration.)
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)