John Deere - Vintage Snow

24 Service
Aligning Skis
When properly aligned, skis are parallel and handlebars
are positioned straight ahead.
1. Raise front of snowmobile slightly to take weight off
skis.
2. Disconnect drag link from steering arm .
3. Loosen jam nuts on tie rod ends. Gold-colored tie
rod has left-hand threads. Loosen nuts opposite
normal rotation.
4. Turn tie rod to align skis. Measure from straight
edge of skis; not tapered ends. Distance should be
equal at locations shown.
IMPORT ANT: DO NOT exceed 1-5/16 inches (33.34
mm) between tie rod and center of
tie rod end when adjusting tie rod.
5. Tighten jam nuts on each end of tie rod (A). Hold tie
rod when tightening jam nuts. This prevents stripping
threads in ball joint.
IMPORTANT: After jam nuts are tight, be sure tie
rod ends swivel freely.
6. Turn drag link (B) as required to position handlebars
straight ahead. Reconnect drag link to steering arm.
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M33156
Eliminating Loose Steering
/)._ CAUTION: Check steering components
.. and hardware frequently for condition and
tightness.
The two major causes of loose steering are:
1. Excessively worn tie rod ends (A).
2. Excessively worn spindle bushings (B).
3. Replace or tighten parts as required_.
M33152
A-Tie Rod End
B-Spindle Bushing