2005 Ski-Doo Tundra, Skandic, Expedition Shop Manual, Page 533Get this manual
Section 10 STEERINGFRONT SUSPENSION Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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Never lengthen tie rod making threaded portion of ball joint exceed 20 mm (2532 in) Close front of skis manually to take all free-play from steering mechanismNOTE: rubber cord must be hooked in front of skis to keep them closedSkis should have toe-out of mm (316 in) when they are in straight-ahead position and the vehicle is resting on the groundMeasurements are taken 250 mm (10 in) at front and rear of ski pivot boltNOTE: To make sure skis are in straight-ahead 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 at front of ski must be 2.5 mm (332 in) more than at rear on both sides for total toe-out of mm (316 in)Skandic LTLT EWTSWTWT LC Toe-out adjustment is performed by adjusting length of left and right tie rods no20Handlebar centering is done at same time by turning tie rods accordinglyProcedure: Loosen jam nuts no13 and no15 of both tie rods no20 Close front of skis manually to take all free-play from steering mechanism