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•
Remove
the
bolt
(1,
figure
4), two
spacers
(2),
bottom
spacer
and locknut
securing
the
rod
end
bearing
(3)
to the
spindle
arm
(6).
Figure 4
•
Loosen
the
jam
nuts
(4)
securing
both
rod
end
bearings
(3)
to the
tie
rod
(5).
NOTE:
If
both
skis
need
adjustment,
repeat
pro-
cedure
for
the opposite
ski.
• Move the affected
ski
into
proper
alignme
nt
and
recheck
measuring
points
to
insure
that
the
skis
toe
out
0-
to
1/2-inch
maximum
at
the
front
end and
are
in
the
same
orientation
with the
sled
body
as
show:!
in
figure
2.
• With
skis
properly
set
and
steering
handle in the
straight-ahead
position,
rotate
tie
rod
(5,
figure
4)
as
required
to
bring
rod
end
bearing
(3)
in
line
with
the
spindle
arm
(6).
•
Secure
rod
end
bearing
(3)
to spindle
arm
(6)
as
illustrated.
Check
for
proper
alignment and then
tighten
jam
nuts
(4)
to
secure
both
rod
end
bearings.
NOTE:
If
a
greater
adjustment
is
required
than
that
permitted
by
the
steering
linkage
assembly,
it
will
be
necessary
to align
the
ski
by making
the
adjust-
ment
at
the
spindle
tube
assembly
as
follows:
C • Remove
screw
(5,
figure
5)
and locknut
(6)
se-
curing
spindle
tube
assembly
(7)
to spindle
arm
(8).
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• Remove
spindle
arm
(8)
and
rotate
ski
and
spindle
tube one notch
in
the
required
direction;
replace
and
secure
spindle
arm
to the spindle tube.
Apply
20 foot-pounds
torque
to the locknut (6).
•
Recheck
the
skis
for
proper
toe out and
al
i
gn-
ment
as
previously
described.
To
Remove
Drive Chain
• Remove the hood and headlight
assembly.
Refer
to Hood Removal and
Installation.
! CAUTION!
Always
disconnect
spark
plug
wires
before
working on the engine
or
drive
elements.
• Remove the locknut
securing
the
chain
cover
top
and
remove
chain
cover
top.
• Loosen the
bolts
(1,
figure
5)
on both
cam
up-
rights
(2)
and
rotate
the
cam
and
shaft
(3)
as
re-
quired
to
loosen
the
chain
tension.
During
reassem-
bly, apply 30 foot-poUnds
torque
to the
bolt
(1).
Figure 5
• Remove the
cotter
pin,
slotted
nut and
washer
securing
the top
sprocket
to
the
driven
clutch
shaft.
Remove
the
top
sprocket
and chain
together.
•
Reassembly
is
the
reverse
of
removal.
Perform
drive
chain
adjustment
procedures
and add
No.2
lithium
bearing
grease
as
required
to the chain
case
on
all
models
except
SD18P21A.