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Steering and Suspensions
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FRONT SUSPENSION DISASSEMBLY
/ ASSEMBLY
Spindle Removal
NOTE: Images of RMK model. All models similar.
Reference front control arm and lower steering
sections in this chapter for steering tie rod and lower
control arm fastener locations.
1. Raise the front of the snowmobile off the ground with
a
dedicated sled lift or floor jack.
2. Remove the ski. Note the orientation of the bolt,
washers, and
ski bumper.
3. Remove the steering tie rod from the spindle.
4. Remove the fasteners and washers securing the
up
per and lower control arms to the spindle. Note the
position of the washers.
5. Remove spindle.
Spindle Assembly
Spindle assembly is the reverse of disassembly. Torque
fasteners to specifications using new lock nuts where
applicable.
Steering Tie Rod Nut: 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
Upper/Lower Control Arm Fasteners: 40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
Ski Fastner = 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
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