Section 07 STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Sub-Section 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
07-02-7
LONG TIE ROD SHOWN
1. Ball joint parallel with arm
Ensure that pivot arm is still centered and check
ski toe-out.
TOE-OUT
Loosen lock nuts of long tie rods and turn each tie
rod so that skis are in a straight ahead position. To
adjust toe-out, slightly turn both tie rods exactly
the same amount.
Check external threaded length not engaged and
firmly retighten nuts as specified above.
NOTE :
To make sure skis are in straight-
ahead position, place a straight edge against
pre-adjusted track and measure distance be-
tween front and rear of skis and straight edge.
Distances should be equal. After ski toe-out ad-
justment, distance at front of ski must be 3.0 mm
(1/8 in) more than at rear on both sides for a total
toe-out of 6 mm (1/4 in).
TYPICAL
1. 3.0 mm (1/8 in) more at front than at rear
2. Straight edge
1. Turn to adjust
DSA S-Series
Adjustments should be performed following this
sequence :
– Pivot arm centering.
– Check for horizontal handlebar.
– Set toe-out.
DSA System
PIVOT ARM CENTERING
WARNING : Do not attempt to adjust skis
straight ahead position by turning ball
joint on tie rod no. 14.
13,14,22, Jam Nut, Tie Rod and Pivot
Arm
With handlebar in straight position, center of pivot
arm must be in line with end of bolt. Loosen jam
nuts on tie rod
no. 14
(LH threads on steering col-
umn end) and turn tie rod accordingly. Tighten jam
nuts to 18 N•m (159 lbf•
in
).
WARNING : Never lengthen tie rod so that
threated portion of ball joint exceeds 20
mm (25/32 in).
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