Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
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9.9
3. Install the steering shaft
e
to the steering rack
assembly
q
. Install the pinch bolt
w
and nut. Torque
to specification
TORQUE
Lower Steering Shaft to Rack Pinch Bolt:
25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)
4. Install the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle as
shown. Install the Tie Rod Retaining Nut
r
and
torque to specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Retaining Nut:
Step 1: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)Step 2: Tighten additional
90°
5. Perform Wheel Toe Adjustment.
STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
NOTICE
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new
upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure
if replacing just the bearings only.
1. Perform the Steering Rack Removal page 9.8
procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.
4. Note the order and location of the spacers between
the pivot tube and steering shaft.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
7. Apply Loctite ® 271 (Red) to the outer circumference
of the new lower bearing race. Slide the new lower
bearing onto the steering shaft and install the steering
shaft through the pivot tube.
NOTICE
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite ® to get in the
bearing.
Be sure the lower spacers are still on the steering shaft.
I-
T-
EM
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
q
Steering Wheel Cap
NA
w
Nut
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
e
Steering Wheel
NA
r
Hub Insert NA
t
Bushing
NA
y
Steering Shaft, Upper
NA
u
Tilt Assembly
NA
STEERING / SUSPENSION