Polaris RZR XP 1000, Service Manual

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9925724 R01 - 2014-2015 RZR XP 1000 / RZR XP4 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright 2014 Polaris Industries Inc.
Steering Wheel Removal (EPS Models)
1. Remove the upper steering shaft, pivot tube and
steering wheel as an assembly
before attempting to
remove the steering wheel. Refer to Upper Steering
Shaft Removal (EPS Models), page 8.10.
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 steering wheel cap.
3. Loosen the nut and back it half way off the steering
shaft.
4. Place the assembly in a vise.
5. Using a large bronze drift and hammer, strike the
steering shaft nut to pop the steering wheel off the
shaft taper.
6. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.
Power Steering Unit Removal
1. Remove the upper steering shaft, pivot tube and
steering wheel from the vehicle as an assembly.
Refer to
Upper Steering Shaft Removal (EPS
Models), page 8.10.
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. Disconnect the two electrical harnesses
1
from the
power steering unit .
3. Remove the pinch bolt
2
retaining the lower steering
shaft to the power steering unit .
STEERING / SUSPENSION