1983 Ski-Doo Shop Manual, Page 282Get this manual
SECTION 06 STEERINGSKIS SUB-SECTION 02 (SKI SYSTEM)
Ski installation
Position
the ski leg
the skis with friction cup on each side of
Install the ski legcoupler bolt and torque to obtain 5-7 kg (12-15 Ibs) on the lift tube at the front of the skiNOTE: You must pull on the ski at an angle of 90 with the ski surface(Front of vehicle "Off" the ground