Section 08 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
08-02-2 MMR2000_133_08_02A.FM
INSPECTION
Check skis and runner shoes for wear, replace as
necessary. Refer to SUSPENSION AND SKI SYS-
TEM 08-03.
Steering System
Check general condition of steering system.
Check general condition of steering system com-
ponents for wear and replace if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
2, Grip
Grips can be removed and installed without any
damage by injecting compressed air into the han-
dlebar or by heating them with a heat gun.
11, Steering Column
From underneath bottom pan, remove tie rod clip.
Refer to STEERING ADJUSTMENT (skis) for clip
removal.
Detach short tie rod no. 8 from steering column
no. 11, as shown in the next photo.
DETACH TIE ROD
1. Clip removed
Remove U-clamp no. 7 with both half bushings,
no. 6 as shown in the following photo.
REMOVE U-CLAMP
1. U-clamp
2. Bushing
Remove retaining support no. 4 with both half
bushings no. 3, as shown in the following photo.
1. Retaining support
A31G05A
1
A31G06A
12
A31G07A
1