8-2
Steering/Frame
The following steering components should be
inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper opera-
tion.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.
Steering Post/Tie Rods
REMOVING
1. Remove the ignition switch retaining ring; then
remove the reinstallable rivets securing the instru-
ment pod to the mounting bracket and remove the
pod and LCD gauge.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the radiator
access cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove two reinstallable rivets securing the steer-
ing post cover and remove the cover.
4. Unlatch the storage compartment lid; then slide
the storage compartment cover assembly forward
and lift off.
5. Remove the storage compartment.
6. Remove the four cap screws securing the handle-
bar caps and speedometer bracket to the steering
post; then move the handlebar and speedometer
out of the way. Account for four handlebar caps.
CD762
7. Remove two cap screws securing the upper steer-
ing post bearing to the frame. Account for two
bearings and two housings.
CD760
8. Using a suitable lift stand, raise the ATV enough
to remove the front wheels.
CD685
9. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts from the
inner and outer tie rod ends; then remove the tie
rods from the steering post arm and the left-side
and right-side steering knuckles.
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