2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 245Get this manual
BODY AND STEERING Troubleshooting Problem Machine darts from side to side Possible Cause -Incorrect ski toe alignment -Incorrect camber -Loose or worn steering components or fasteners Solution -Adjust to correct toe alignment -Adjust to correct camber -Tighten or replace
-Cracked or broken skis, skags, or -Replace if necessary carbides Tie rod hits trailing arm -Steering arm installed incorrectly -Tie rod ends worn Steering has excessive freeplay -Steering bellcrank bushing worn or loose -Drag link worn or loose -Steering post loose -Steering post bushings worn -Tie rod ends worn -Spindle bushings worn Front end bounces or sags -IFS shock spring preload too soft -Improper shock charge or valving (if so equipped) -Index correctly in relation to -spindle -Replace if necessary -Tighten or replace if necessary -Tighten or replace if necessary -Tighten as needed -Replace if necessary -Tighten as needed -Replace if necessary -Adjust spring tension on shocks -Recharge, service, or replace -shocks