Section 09 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
GENERAL
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded
views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, etc.) must
be installed or replaced with new ones where
specified. If the efficiency of a locking device
is impaired, it must be renewed.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (SKIS)
Definitions
TOE-OUT:
A difference measured between the front edge of
the skis “A” and rear edge “B” as viewed from
the top. It is adjustable. For the Elite, toe-out is
measured at 220 mm (8-21/32 in) from ski pivot
bolt axis.
A34G04A
AB
220 mm 220 mm
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TYPICAL
1. Ski pivot bolt axis
CAMBER:
A specific inward or outward tilt angle of ski leg
compared to a vertical line when viewing the ve-
hicle from front. The camber is not adjustable on
the Elite.
Adjustments
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence:
– upper and lower steering columns positioning
– pivot arm centering
– camber checking
– ski alignment.
UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMNS
POSITIONING
Remove protective cap to gain access to marks.
A34G0DA
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1. Screws retaining protective cap
With the steering wheel in straight ahead position,
both marks must aligned together with the center
line of both tubes.
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