Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Steering / A-arm Exploded View
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. Verify inner rod
ends are placed between the steering post arms.
Apply Loctite

242 to bolt threads.
8 ft.lbs. (11 Nm)
25 ft.lbs. (35 Nm)
2
2
2
Always use new cotter pins upon
reassembly. Install with open end
toward rear of machine.
1
Always use new bolts
upon reassembly.
1
1
25-30 ft.lbs.

(35-41 Nm)
Steering Post
Steering Post Arm
12-14 ft.lbs. (17-19 Nm)
A
30 ft.lbs. (41 Nm)
40-45 ft.lbs. (54-61 Nm)
30 ft.lbs. (41 Nm)
3
3
B