1999 Ski-Doo Factory Shop Manual Volume Three, Page 259Get this manual
Section 08
STEERINGFRONT SUSPENSION Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
17,18, Ball Joint (left hand and right hand threads)
The maximum external threaded length not engaged in the tie rod must not exceed the value in the following thread length chart:
A02G0IA
TYPICAL 1Parallel with steering arm 2Steering arm
A30G0AA
TYPICAL L: Threaded length not engaged