1972 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Page 122Get this manual
116-04 4Insert the spring coupler bolts through the leaf springsSecure the assembly with two (2) new elastic stop nutsOn T'NT models, install nevv tabs locksTorque each nut to 55-60 ftlbs5Slide the spring slider cushion into location SKI SYSTEM with adjustable pliers (Refto fig1-16-11)
6Position looped end of the main leaf spring into the rear bracket of the ski7Align the looP with the holes of the rear bracketInsert retaining pin and secure with cotter pin8Apply downward pressure on the leaf spring assembly and at the same time, insert the front retaining pinSecure with new cotter pinNOTE: Except for Valmont and Alpine models, the rear retaining pin of the right hand ski must be inserted from the left side and vice-versa for the left hand skiThe front retaining pin of the right hand ski must be inserted from the .right hand side and vice-versa for the left hand ski
ASSEMBL IINSTALLATION (18" track vehicles)