1970-1979 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 54Get this manual
lROUBLESHOOTING SKIS AND STEERING The following items provide starting point from which to troubleshoot ski and steering malfunctionsThe possible causes for each malfunction are listed in order of probabilityLoose Steering abcdLoose steering post bushing Loose tie rod ends Worn spindle bushings Stripped spindle splines TRACK ASSEMBLY
The following items provide starting point from which to troubleshoot track assembly malfunctionsThe possible causes for each malfunction are listed in order of probabilityFrayed Track Edge Track is misalignedTrack Grooved on Inner Surface aTrack too tight bFrozen bogie wheel(s) cFrozen rear idle-shaft bearing Track Driving Ratcheting Track is too loose
Unequal Steering aImproperly adjusted tie rods bImproperly installed steering arms Rapid Ski Wear aSkis misaligned bWorn out ski runner shoes