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Fig. 9-216 AG516DA 16. Adjust suspension. 17. After the skid frame has been installed, adjust track tension deflection (see Track Tension in this Installing Skid Frame 1. Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect against scratching and tip the snowmobile onto one side. 2. Pull the track away from the tunnel and spread open; then place the skid frame into the track. 3. Position the front of the skid frame into the tunnel and align the front arm with the appropriate NOTE: To aid in centering the front arm with the hole in the tunnel, position the skid frame and track 4. Elevate the rear of the skid frame and the track into position in the tunnel. 5. Align the offset pivot idler arm assembly with the appropriate hole in the tunnel. Secure the offset NOTE: Do not install the short legs of the rear springs onto the adjusting cams at this time. 6. At this time, tighten all four skid frame mounting cap screws to 3.2 kg-m (23 ft-lb). 7. Using the Rear Suspension Spring Tool (p/n 0144-311), install the short legs of the rear springs NOTE: On models with remote adjuster, guide the adjuster reservoir hose through the hole in the 8. Tighten the two track tension adjusting bolt evenly until track deflection is within specifications; then 9. Check track tension deflection and alignment; adjust if necessary (see Track Tension and Track Alignment Track Tension ! WARNING Deactivate all switches. CHECKING DEFLECTION 1. Tip the snowmobile on its side. 2. Hook a spring scale around a track clip at mid-span; then pull the track down with the scale to 9 kg Rear Suspension Setup Tension After Break-In Tension FasTrack w/o Torque 19-25 mm (3/4-1 in.) 25-32 mm (1-1 1/4 in.) FasTrack w/Torque 32-38 mm (1 1/4-1 1/2 in.) 38-44 mm (1 1/2-1 3/4 in.) FasTrack w/Torque 38-44 mm (1 1/2-1 3/4 in.) 50.8-57.2 mm (2-2 1/4 in.) 9 9-67 |