Polaris 850 PRO-RMK 155 2.6" QD 2021, Manual

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9850060 R02 - 2020-2021 850 AXYS™ Long Track Snowmobile Service Manual
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7. With the assembly removed, the shock can be
removed from the cross shaft. Note the position of the
following items as the spacers and washers must be
installed as shown during assembly.
1. .813″ x .406″ x .105″ Washers
2. Shock Centering Spacers
3. .719″ x 1.25″ x .065″ Washers
4. Cross Shaft
Front Track Shock (FTS) Assembly Installation
1. Inspect the cross shaft mounting holes in the left and
right rail beams. If the holes are elongated, the rail(s)
must be replaced.
2. Installation of the FTS is the reverse of removal.
3. Clean the cross shaft rail beam fastener threads and
apply Loctite 263 to the threads.
4. Use new lock nuts where applicable.
5. Verify the cross shaft washers
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are installed
between the cross shaft and rail beams.
6. To secure the limiter strap, lower the front of the track
onto a floor jack. Jack the front of the suspension
upwards until the limiter strap screw can be installed.
7. Reset the FTS spring preload to the measurement
noted prior to disassembly.
8. Torque fasteners / lock nuts to specifications.
TORQUE
FTS Service Torque Specifications:
FTS Cross Shaft Rail Beam Screws:
50 ft-lbs (68 Nm)
Shock Rod – Front Torque Arm Lock Nut:
33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
Limiter Strap Lock Nuts:
17 ft-lbs (23 Nm)
REAR TRACK SHOCK (RTS) SERVICE
1. Raise the rear of the snowmobile off of the ground
using a dedicated track stand or similar device. Do
not lift snowmobile by the rear bumper as doing so
will compress the rear track shock.
2. Remove the fasteners securing the shock to the rear
torque arm.
3. Remove the fasteners securing the shock to the lower
mount.
Rear Track Shock (RTS) Installation
Installation of the rear track shock (RTS) onto the
snowmobile is the reverse of removal. Use new lock nuts
when installing the shock.
Torque fasteners to specifications.
TORQUE
Rear Track Shock Fasteners:
33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
STEERING / SUSPENSIONS