Ski-Doo 2005 SUMMIT HIGHMARK User Manual

Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
GENERAL INSPECTION
Check for looseness, bent, worn out, rusted or
other damage on components. Ensure cotter pins
are in good condition and properly secured. Re-
place the faulty component.
To check upper arm bushings and ball joint:
– Let vehicle weight compress the suspension.
– Firmly grab upper part of ski leg and try to move
sideways to feel the free-play.
– If excessive play is felt, replace the faulty com-
ponent.
To check lower arm bushings and ball joint:
– Raise front of vehicle off the ground from the
frame to release the suspension.
– Firmly grab lower part of ski leg and try to move
sideways to feel the free-play.
– If excessive play is felt, replace the faulty com-
ponent.
DISASSEMBLY
Ski
Lift front of vehicle and support it off the ground.
Unscrew nut no. 1 then pull screw no. 2 out. Re-
move ski no. 3.
Unscrew nuts no. 4 and remove ski runners no. 5.
2
3
A33F1RA
1
3
PRECISION SKI
1. Unscrew nut
2. Remove screw
3. Ski runner nuts
A33G1QA
3
1
2
MOUNTAIN SKI
1. Unscrew nut
2. Remove screw
3. Ski runner nuts
Shock Absorber
Lift front of vehicle and support it off the ground.
Open hood.
Reduce spring preload by turning adjusting cam
accordingly.
Remove lower screw then upper screw of shock
absorber.
NOTE: To retain upper screw while unscrewing
nut, remove access plug in engine compartment.
1
A33F1UA
TYPICAL
1. Access hole to reach upper screw
For shock absorber spring disassembly use shock
absorber spring remover (P/N 529 035 504) in a
vise.
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Ski-Doo 2005 SUMMIT HIGHMARK Specifications

General

Brand	Ski-Doo
Model	2005 SUMMIT HIGHMARK
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English