Spindle Centering / Set Up Width / Camber Adjustment - Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual

STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Prior to performing steering alignment, the suspension should be inspected for damage or wear and replacement
parts installed as required. See inspection on page 6.11.
WARNING
A maximum set up width is listed in the chart on page 6.15. Maximum set up width is the maximum allowable
distance between ski spindle centers with front end of vehicle off the ground and suspension fully extended. The
Maximum Set Up Width specifications are maximum width measurements, and are critical to ensure adequate
torsion bar engagement with the trailing arm. If the suspension is set too wide , the torsion bar may disengage
from trailing arm. Do not attempt to set the suspension wider than the specified Maximum Set Up Width.

Spindle Centering / Set Up Width / Camber Adjustment

1. Make sure the track is properly aligned. Refer to Maintenance Chapter for procedure. This will be used as a
reference point for final toe out measurement.
2. Support the front of the machine 1-2 (2.5-5.1 cm) with the skis off the floor.
3. Remove skis and ski pivot bushings.
4. Disconnect adjustable torsion bar linkage where applicable.
5. Measure spindle to chassis centering as shown
and record measurement. Both spindles should be
an equal distance +/- 1/8 (3 mm) from the center of
the chassis after adjusting camber, width. This
measurement is controlled by adjusting radius rod
length.
6. Measure set up
measurement is controlled by adjusting radius rod
length, and must not exceed the Maximum Setup
Width listed in the appropriate table (at the front of
this section) after all steering adjustments are
complete. See illustration below for procedure.
NOTE: Camber / Width / and Centering are
dimension that depend on each other. Each one
should be checked after any changes made.
6.14
width and record. This
Straight Edge
Measure the center to center of the spindles with the front
end elevated and suspension fully extended to determine
set up width. Using a straight edge scribe a mark in the
center of the spindle. As close to the base of the spindle
tube as possible
Make marks here at the center of the contact
area. Measure from mark to mark
Spindle To Chassis
Centering
Left = Right 1/8 .