Polaris RANGER CREW 900 2014, Manual

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STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL (NON-EPS
MODELS)
1. Remove the pinch bolt retaining the lower portion of
the steering shaft to the steering gear box assembly.
2. Remove upper and lower dash panels (see “Dash
Panel / Glove Box Removal”).
3. Remove the (2) fasteners (B) that retain the pivot
tube.
4. Remove the steering wheel tilt shock fasteners and
remove the tilt shock.
5. Remove the steering shaft, pivot tube and steering
wheel from the vehicle as an assembly.
6. Refer to steps 11-13 of the “Steering Shaft Bearing
Replacement” procedure for installation.
STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
NOTE
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 Shaft Removal” 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.
NOTE
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.
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION