1997 Ski-Doo Factory Shop Manual Volume One, Page 259Get this manual
Section 07 STEERINGFRONT SUSPENSION Sub-Section 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
WARNINGDo not attempt to adjust skis straight ahead position by turning ball joint on tie rod no14;
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DSA 1Tie rod no14 2Center of pivot arm in line with bolt and
HANDLEBAR AND SKI TOE-OUT Check that handlebar is horizontal when skis are in straight ahead position by measuring from the extremities of the grips to the rear most edge of the tunnel, as shownNOTEThe reference point must be the same relative to each side
ProcedureLoosen jam nuts no13 and no15 of both tie rods no20 Turn the tie rod on one side to shorten its length Lengthen the other one by turning it exactly the same amount, so that toe-out is not changedWARNINGNever lengthen tie rod so that threated portion of ball joint exceeds 20 mm (2532 in) Close front of skis manually to take all slack from steering mechanismNOTErubber cord must be hooked in front of skis to keep them closedToe-out is mm (0 in) when skis are in straightahead position and the front of vehicle is lifted off the groundNOTETo make sure skis are in straightahead position, place straight edge against pre-adjusted track and measure the distance between front and rear of skis and straight edgeDistances should be equalAfter the ski toe-out adjustment, distance must be equalTo reduce tolerance when measuring, set one ski to proper toe-out then measure from that ski to the opposite ski