Snowmobile Yamaha Phazer PZ50W, PZ50GTW, PZ50FXW, PZ50MW, PZ50VTW, PZ50MPW. Manual - part 26

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CHAS

FRONT SUSPENSION

INSTALLATION

1. Install:

• Stabilizer 1 
• Bushing 2 
• Stabilizer holder 3 

CAUTION:

Always install the stabilizers, bushings, and
stabilizer holders in the same positions on both
sides of the snowmobile, otherwise poor han-
dling and loss of stability may result. (PZ50GT/
PZ50VT/PZ50MP)

NOTE:

• Install the stabilizer holder in the direction shown

in the illustration. (PZ50/PZ50FX/PZ50M)

• The stabilizer force can be adjusted by changing

the installation positions of the stabilizer, bushing,
and stabilizer holder. (PZ50GT/PZ50VT/
PZ50MP)

È PZ50/PZ50FX/PZ50M
É PZ50GT/PZ50VT/PZ50MP
a Forward
b Very hard
c Hard
d Medium
e Soft

Stabilizer, bushing, and stabilizer holder stan-
dard installation positions:

d (PZ50GT)
b (PZ50VT/PZ50MP)

a

1

2

3

È

b

c

d

e

a

a

a

a

1

2

3

É

2. Install:

• Shock absorber 1 (PZ50GT/PZ50VT 

“Europe”/PZ50MP)

NOTE:

Install the shock absorber with the charging valve
a facing inward.

a

1

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CHAS

FRONT SUSPENSION

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.

È Ski toe-out:

0 ~ 15 mm (0 ~ 0.59 in)

a – b = Toe-out

Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” in CHAPTER 2.

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POWR

TR

POWER TRAIN

PRIMARY SHEAVE AND DRIVE V-BELT

s

Order

Job name/Part name

Q’ty

Remarks

Primary sheave removal

Remove the parts in the order listed below.

Left side cover

Refer to “COWLINGS” in CHAPTER 3.

1

V-belt

1

2

Primary sheave assembly

1

For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.

2

1

E

60 Nm (6.0 m 

•

 kg, 43 ft 

•

 lb)

120 Nm (12.0 m 

•

 kg, 85 ft 

•

 lb)

È:

1st

2nd

È

PRIMARY SHEAVE AND DRIVE V-BELT

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POWR

TR

PRIMARY SHEAVE AND DRIVE V-BELT

Order

Job name/Part name

Q’ty

Remarks

Primary sheave disassembly

Remove the parts in the order listed below.

1 

Primary sheave cap

1

2 

Primary sheave spring

1

3 Collar

3

4 Roller

3

5 Washer

6

6 Collar

3

7 Weight

3

8 Washer

6

9 Fixed 

sheave

1

0 Stopper

2

A Sliding 

sheave

1

B Bushing

1

C Spider

1

Left-handed 

thread.

D Slider

6

For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.

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