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9926813 R04 - 2013-2016
RZR
570 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
UPPER STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION
(EPS MODELS)
NOTE
If steering wheel was removed, follow this procedure to
ensure the upper steering shaft is properly positioned
on the power steering stub shaft.
CAUTION
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft can
permanently damage the EPS unit and cause a Power
Steering Fault.
NOTE
Be sure upper steering shaft hardware is positioned
correctly (see “Exploded View’).
1.
Install the upper steering shaft and align the skip-
tooth spline on the power steering stub shaft with the
opening in the upper steering shaft.
2.
Install
pivot
tube
and
torque
fasteners
to
specification.
TORQUE
Pivot Tube Fasteners:
23 ft-lb (31 Nm)
3.
Install tilt shock and torque fastener to specification.
TORQUE
Upper Tilt Shock Fastener:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
4.
Be sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead
and install the steering wheel and retaining nut.
Torque the nut to specification and reinstall the
plastic wheel cover.
TORQUE
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
5.
Install a new upper steering shaft pinch bolt and nut.
Torque pinch bolt to specification.
TORQUE
Upper Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
16 ft-lbs (22 Nm)
6.
Reconnect both electrical harnesses onto the power
steering unit. Be sure the connectors snap into
place.
7.
Reinstall the black plastic cover over the power
steering unit and install the two Torx-head fasteners.
8.
Turn the key switch on and test EPS operation.
