1983 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Page 136Get this manual

1983 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Page 136

c - Lift the countershaft upward approx50 mm (2 in and slip the belt between the shaft and the bearing cage to remove completely
SECTION 03 TRANSMISSION SUB-SECTION 02 (DRIVE BELT)

- To install the drive belt, reverse the procedure_ CAUTION: Once belt is installed, be sure to secure ", the countershaft bearing by closing the bearing cage and firmly tightening the retaining screwFor Elan, Spirit, Everest, Blizzard 5500 MX and Blizzard 9700 to remove belt from pulleys and vehicle:Open the driven pulley by twisting and pushing the sliding half Hold in fully open position
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the brake adjustment in order to easily lift the countershaft