1981 Ski-Doo Shop Manual Supplement, Page 135Get this manual
SECTION 07
SUB-SECTION 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
INSPECTION
Check skis and runner shoes for excessive wear, replace if necessaryMake sure steering arm and ski leg splines interlockCheck general condition of steering systemCheck general condition of steering system components for wear and replace if necessary
When assembling components, always position new lock tabsThe steering arm angles should be equal on both sides when skis are parallel with vehicleTighten ball joint nuts to specified torque and bend lock tabs over nuts Tighten steering arm nuts to specified torque and bend lock tabs over nuts
DISASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
Grips can be removed and installed without any damage by injecting compressed air into the handlebarAnother way to install grips consists in soaking them in soapy water (detergent for dishes) and in pushing them onto the handlebar with soft hammer lnspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if excessive, replaceNOTE: Screw the longest threaded end of ball joint into the tie rod, ensure that half of the total number of threads are inserted into th tie rod The cut-off section of the tie rod end must run parallel with the horizontal line of the steering arm when assembled on vehicleThe tie rod end should be restrained when tightening tie rod end lock nut