Snowmobile Yamaha FX10X, FX10RTX, FX10RTRX, FX10RTRAX, FX10MTX, FX10MTRX, FX10MTRAX. Manual - part 27

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Order

Job name/Part name

Q’ty

Remarks

12

Stabilizer joint

1

13

Stabilizer

1

14

Lower arm

1

15

Collar

2

16

Bushing

4

17

Lower arm ball joint

1

For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.

Ê

Ë

Ë

É

1

2

7

8

6

8

12

17

13

16

14

Ê

Ê

É

5

È

Ë

4

Ì

Ê

3

16

15

15

9

New

New

LT

Ê

É

10

11

90 Nm (9.0 m 

•

 kg, 65 ft 

•

 lb)

Ì:   

65 Nm (6.5 m 

•

 kg, 47 ft 

•

 lb)

Ë:   

45 Nm (4.5 m 

•

 kg, 32 ft 

•

 lb)

Ê:   

34 Nm (3.4 m 

•

 kg, 24 ft 

•

 lb)

É:   

28 Nm (2.8 m 

•

 kg, 20 ft 

•

 lb)

È:   

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HANDLING NOTES

WARNING

This shock absorber contains highly com-
pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the
shock absorber read and make sure that you
understand the following information. The man-
ufacturer cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that may result
from improper handling.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the gas

chamber.

• Do not subject the shock absorber to flames

or any other source of high heat. This may
cause the unit to explode due to excessive
gas pressure.

• Do not deform or damage the gas chamber in

any way. Gas chamber damage will result in
poor damping performance.

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:

• Shock absorbers

Oil (gas) leaks/bends/damage 

→ Replace.

2. Inspect:

• Steering knuckles

Cracks/bends/damage 

→ Replace.

3. Inspect:

• Upper arms
• Lower arms

Cracks/bends/damage 

→ Replace.

• Bushings

Wear/scratches/damage 

→ Replace.

• Upper arm ball joints
• Lower arm ball joints

Damage/pitting 

→ Replace.

4. Inspect:

• Stabilizer

Cracks/bends/damage 

→ Replace.

• Bushings

Wear/scratches/damage 

→ Replace.

• Stabilizer joints

Damage/pitting 

→ Replace.

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INSTALLATION

1. Install:

• Stabilizer 1 
• Bushing 2 
• Stabilizer holder 3 

NOTE:

Install the stabilizer holder in the direction shown in
the illustration. 

a Forward

a

1

2

3

2. Install:

• Shock absorber 1 

NOTE:

• Install the shock absorber with the air valve 

a

facing outward. (FX10RT/FX10RTR/FX10RTRA)

• Install the shock absorber with the charging valve 

b facing inward. (FX10MT/FX10MTR/
FX10MTRA)

1

a

1

b

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Ski alignment

NOTE:

Be sure to verify the spring preload setting before adjusting the ski toe-out since this adjustments may affect
the ski toe-out setting.

Point the skis straight forward and measure the amount of ski toe-out.

Ski toe-out:
0 ~ 15 mm (0 ~ 0.59 in)

a – b = Toe-out

Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” in CHAPTER 2.