Section 07 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
07-02-7
CAMBER:
A specific inward or outward tilt angle of ski leg
compared to a vertical line when viewing the ve-
hicle from front.
This angle is adjustable on
some models only.
Adjustments
S-Series
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence:
– Pivot arm centering.
– Set camber angle (some models).
– Check for a horizontal handlebar.
– Set toe-out.
DSA System
PIVOT ARM CENTERING
13,14,15,22, Jam Nut, Tie Rod and Pivot
Arm
With handlebar in straight ahead position, the cen-
ter of the pivot arm must be in line with the end
of the bolt. Loosen the jam nuts on tie rod
no. 14
(LH threads on steering column end) and turn tie
rod accordingly. Align and retighten the jam nuts
to 18 N•m (159 lbf•
in
).
1. Tie rod no. 14
2. Center of pivot arm in line with bolt end
CAMBER
NOTE:
On vehicles without adjustable radi-
us arms (
no. 7
) the camber is not adjustable.
NOTE:
Identical adjustments are required
on both sides of the vehicle.
– Make sure the vehicle is leveled by placing an
angle finder under the main frame member as
shown on the following illustration.
1. Angle finder
Using special tool (P/N 529 0216 00) mounted to
the ski leg position the angle finder on the tool as
shown in the following illustration. An alternate lo-
cation for the angle finder if the special tool is not
available is the outside of the ski leg housing.
◆
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust straight ahead ski
position by turning the ball joint on tie rod
no.14
.
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B
A
B
A
◆
WARNING
Never lengthen tie rod so that threaded por-
tion of ball joint exceeds 20 mm (25/32 in).
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1
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