Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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5.27
BODY / SUSPENSION / STEERING
5
Tie Rod Removal / Installation
Steering tie rods can be replaced by removing the rod-end castle
nut at the tie rod plate and spindle.
1. Elevate the front end of the vehicle.
2. Remove the cotter pin from each rod end castle nut.
3. Loosen and remove the (2) tie rod end castle nuts and
remove the tie rod from the vehicle.
4. If replacing the tie rod ends, loosen the jam nut(s) and
replace the end(s).
5. Install the tie rod and torque the castle nuts to specification.
Install a
new cotter pin in each castle nut.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 2 “Maintenance” for the
steering toe alignment procedure.
6. After performing the steering toe adjustment, torque the
jam nuts to specification.
CAUTION
Severe injury could occur if machine tips or falls.
= T
Tie Rod End Castle Nuts:
25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm)
Cotter Pin
= T
Tie Rod End Jam Nuts:
12-14 ft. lbs. (17-19 Nm)
Jam Nut
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