Steering Inspection / Tie Rod Ends And Hubs; Toe Alignment Inspection - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

Steering Inspection / Tie Rod Ends and Hubs

• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the
steering tie rod and pull in all directions feeling for
movement.
• Elevate front end of machine so front wheels are
off the ground. Check for any looseness in front
hub and wheel assembly by grasping the tire firmly
at top and bottom first, and then at front and rear.
Try to move the wheel and hub by pushing inward
and pulling outward.
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub
and wheel assembly to determine the cause
(possible loose wheel nuts or loose front hub
components).
• Refer to Chapter 5 for front hub service
procedures.

Toe Alignment Inspection

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set steering wheel in a straight ahead position and
secure the steering wheel in this position.
3. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close
to the hub/axle center line as possible.
NOTE: It is important that the height of both marks
be equally positioned in order to get an accurate
measurement.
4. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement "A".
5. Rotate the tires 180
backward.
even with the hub/axle center line.
6. Again measure the distance between the marks and
record.
measurement "B" from measurement "A". The
difference between measurements "A" and "B" is the
vehicle toe alignment. The recommended vehicle toe
tolerance is 1/8" to 1/4"
means the measurement at the front of the tire (A) is
1/8" to 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm) wider than the measurement
at the rear (B).
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Measurement "B"

by moving vehicle forward or
Position chalk marks facing rearward,
Call this measurement "B". Subtract
(.3 to .6 cm) toe out. This
= In. / mm.
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
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Chalk Mark
Measurement "A"
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