BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 402

SECTION 06 STEERING/SKIS
SUB-SECTION 02 (SKI SYSTEM)
Ski installation
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Position the skis with a friction cup on each side of
the ski leg.
Install the ski leg/coupler bolt and torque to obtain 5-7
kg (12-15 Ibs) on the lift tube at the front of the ski .
O NOTE: You must pull on the ski at an angle of 90°
with the ski surface. (Front of vehicle "Off" the
ground.)
Torque to have 5-7 kg (12-15 pounds)
at the front of the ski w ith a scale
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Torque the elastic stop nut on the ski leg coupler to
56-57
N-m
(42-50
ft-Ibs).
For the skis alignment, see section 06-01.
Lubrication
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Using low temperature grease only, lubricate swing
arms and ski leg until grease appears at joints. After the
operation wipe all excess grease from the swing arm
and ski leg housing.
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NOTE: The "ski system" must be greased at an in-
terval of 1200 to 1600 kilometers (800 to 1000 miles) .
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The front suspension may be pre-loaded by turning clock-
wise or counter-clockwise the shock absorber cam collar
with the adjustment key.
Cam adjustment
1st Position: Smooth ride - bumps 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3")
- 0 to 64 km/h (0 - 40 M .P .H .) .
2nd Position; Medium ride - bumps 5 to
10
cm (2 to
4") -
64 to
96
km/h
(40 - 60
M.P.H.) .
3rd Position: Sport ride - bumps 10 cm (4") and more
- 96
km/h
(60
M .P.H .) and more.