Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
5.7
STEERING ASSEMBLY, EXPLODED VIEW
25-30 ft. lbs.
(35-41 Nm)
8 ft. lbs.
(11 Nm)
25 ft. lbs.
(35 Nm)
30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm)
Always use new bolts
upon reassembly
Always use new cotter pins upon
reassembly. Install with open end
toward rear of machine.
B
1
2
1
30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm)
A
2
12-14 ft. lbs.
(17-19 Nm)
40-45 ft. lbs.
(54-61 Nm)
Steering Post
Steering Post
Arm (Frog)
1
2
Right Hand Tie
Rod End Positioned
Between Steering
Post Arms
NOTE:
To avoid damage to tie rods and other steering
components, be sure to install tie rod end bolts in the
proper direction. The steering post arm bolt (B) points up;
the rod end bolts (A) point down. Be sure inner rod ends
are positioned properly.
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Apply Loctite
t
242 to
the bolt threads.
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