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Elka Suspension
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FLS-68024_Rev.A

Major VersionM

by Patrick Tellier

  1. Lift the front of the snowmobile vehicle in such a way that the skis are off the ground. Install the Elka front shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the sides of the snowmobile as shown.
    • Lift the front of the snowmobile vehicle in such a way that the skis are off the ground.

    • Install the Elka front shocks with the piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the sides of the snowmobile as shown.

    • Make sure the rebound adjuster located on the lower mounting eyelet of the shock is accessible and facing the sides of the snowmobile. You can rotate the eyelet clockwise if needed.

  2. Insert wisdom here.
    • Insert wisdom here.

  3. Remove the limiter strap and idler wheels.
    • Remove the limiter strap and idler wheels.

    • Lift the rear of the snowmobile in such a way that the track is not touching the ground.

    • Remove the two spring supports to remove any tension on the torsion springs.

    • Remove the stock suspension.

  4. Install the Elka center shock with piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the right side of the snowmobile as show on the photo.
    • Install the Elka center shock with piggyback reservoir at the top and pointing towards the right side of the snowmobile as show on the photo.

  5. Remove the idler wheel on both side of the head rear shock
    • Remove the idler wheel on both side of the head rear shock

    • Remove the top and bottom rear bolt shocks, be carefule of the washers and sleeves positions.

  6. Install the head mount first and tighten the bolt. Install the eyelet mount in is place with the rebound facint upward. Install idler wheel on both side of the shock and slide them in is place until the bolts pass thru as shown on the pictures.
    • Install the head mount first and tighten the bolt.

    • Install the eyelet mount in is place with the rebound facint upward.

    • Install idler wheel on both side of the shock and slide them in is place until the bolts pass thru as shown on the pictures.

    • Torque all the nuts and re install the torsion spring.

  7. Re attach the limiter strapp and installation is complete.
    • Re attach the limiter strapp and installation is complete.

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