2001 Ski-Doo Mini Z Factory Shop Manual, Page 137Get this manual
Section 08 STEERINGFRONT SUSPENSION Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
INSPECTION
12, Ball Joint
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if excessive, replaceIf stud loosened apply Loctite 609 in ball joint threaded hole and torque stud to 15 Nm (133 lbfin)Mount lock nut on exposed portion of studScrew exposed portion of stud into tie rodTorque lock nut to 10 Nm (89 lbfin)The maximum length for ball joint center to tie rod end must not exceed the value in the following chart:
WARNING
The cut off section of the ball joint must run parallel with the steering armWhen tightening lock nuts, restrain ball joint with appropriate size wrenchEnsure not too many threads are kept outside of the tie rod according to the thread length chart
STEERING ADJUSTMENT (skis)
Definitions
TOE-OUT: Difference in measurement between front edge and rear edge of skis as viewed from top side of suspension systemIt is adjustableA17G0SB
TYPICAL
MODEL Mini Z
A01G04A