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9924871 R03 - 2014 Polaris Sportsman® 570 EFI Service Manual
© Copyright 2013 Polaris Sales Inc.
Front Strut Cartridge Replacement
NOTE: Refer to illustration on following page.
1.
Hold strut rod and remove top nut.
2.
Remove upper strut pivot assembly.
Strut Rod Wrench:
(PN 2871572)
Strut Spring Compressor Tools:
(PN 2871573) and (PN 2871574)
3.
Compress spring using any commercially available
spring compressor tool and remove the spacer nut.
4.
Remove coil spring and collapse strut cartridge.
5.
Remove two pinch bolts from strut casting.
6.
Remove strut cartridge.
7.
Install cartridge until bottomed in strut casting.
8.
Install pinch bolts with wire clamp (s). Torque pinch
bolts to specification.
Pinch Bolt:
17 ft-lbs (23 Nm)
9.
Reassemble spring and top pivot assembly. Be sure
all parts are installed properly and seated fully.
10. Torque strut rod nut to specification. Do not over
torque the nut.
Strut Rod Nut:
15 ft-lbs (21 Nm)
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
