Toe Alignment - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
• Replace any worn steering components. Steering
should move freely through entire range of travel
without binding.
• Elevate front end of machine so front wheels are off
the ground. Check for any looseness in front hub /
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.
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub and
wheel assembly to determine the cause.

TOE ALIGNMENT

Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment
of the vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/4 to
1/2" (6 to 13 mm) toe out.
1. Position the vehicle on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and
secure handlebars in this position.
The steering post frog can be used as an indicator of
whether the handlebars are straight. The frog should
always point straight back from the steering post.
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3. Tie a length of string between two stands as shown
in the following illustration. Position the stands so the
string is flush or parallel with the side of the rear tire.
If available, you may use a long straight-edge instead of
a string.
4. Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the
front (1) and rear (2) of the front rim. The rear
measurement should be 1/8" to 1/4" (3.2 to 6.4 mm)
more than the front measurement on each side of the
vehicle to obtain the recommended 1/4" to 1/2" (6.4
to 12.7 mm) toe out alignment.
5. Repeat the measurement procedure on the other
side of the vehicle.
If you discover improper alignment, refer to "Toe
Alignment Adjustment" procedure.
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out Alignment:
1/4 to 1/2" (6.4 to 12.7 mm)
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