1983 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Page 252Get this manual
SECTION 05 SUSPENSION SUB-SECTION 02 (SLIDEMX SUSPENSIONS)
OPTIONAL PARTS INSTALLATION
Lift the rear of the vehicle until the track is "off" the groundRemove the shock coversRemove the shock assembliesRemove the springs from the shocksInstall optional springs (503069400) on the shocksInstall the two (2) shock assemblies on vehicle, torque the retainer bolts to 61 N-m (45 ft-lbsL Refer to the illustrationInstall the shock covers and torque the retainer screws to N-m (1 ft-Ibs)refer to illustration