What is the small shock in the tunnel?

[lgwsaw]

I am totally new to snowmobiles and have yet to receive our service manual. Took this out today and I guess we lost the nut holding the bolt on. See pictures for you reference.

Question--- What is this shock called and what does it do?
I can slide it back and forth without any resistance at all (I don't think this is right)

Machine is
2010 ATTak GT

Any information would be helpful

Thanks
Larry

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Not a shock. It is the transfer rod. Allows skid to move before coupling.

 

[lgwsaw]

Not a shock. It is the transfer rod. Allows skid to move before coupling.

So can I just re-install and all will be OK? I just thought It would have some tension on it similar to a shock.

Thanks

 

[RAMSOMAIR]

Yes, just re-install and all is good

 

[lgwsaw]

Thank You

 

[msgt van]

When you're riding on bumps you'll hear a clunking from the skid. You'll be wondering what's about to frag...not to fear, it's just the transfer rod doin' its thing.