Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
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STEERING ASSEMBLY SERVICE
STEERING WHEEL / UPPER STEERING
SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Remove upper and lower dash panels. Refer to Dash
Panels / Glove Box Service page procedure.
CAUTION
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft while
installed in the vehicle can permanently damage the
EPS unit and cause a Power Steering Fault.
2. Remove the pinch bolt
q
retaining the upper steering
shaft
w
to the power steering unit.
3. Remove the steering tilt assembly fasteners.
4. Remove the fastener retaining the upper steering
shaft to the power steering unit.
5. Remove the steering wheel, upper steering shaft and
pivot out as an assembly.
6. Remove the steering wheel cap.
7. Loosen the nut and back it half way off the steering
shaft.
8. Place the assembly in a vise.
9. Using a large bronze drift and hammer, strike steering
shaft nut to pop the steering wheel off the tapered
shaft.
10. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.
STEERING / SUSPENSION