Control Arm Pivot Adjustment; Ski Alignment / Toe Adjustment - Polaris 850 MATRYX INDY XC 129 2021 Manual

CONTROL ARM PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

The upper and lower control arms feature slotted pivots
to allow for adjustment to compensate for bushing wear.
NOTICE
Upper control arm shown. Procedure is the same for
lower control arm adjustment.
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1. Loosen the four lock nuts
2. From the bushing side of each pivot, push the pivot
toward the control arm.
3. While holding the pivot(s) in place, tighten the lock
nuts.
TORQUE
Control Arm Pivot Stud Flange Nuts:
30 ft-lbs (41 N·m)
Front Lower Control Arm Pivot Screw / Nut:
40 ft-lbs (54 N·m)
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SKI ALIGNMENT / TOE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
Improper ski alignment or adjustment may cause loss of
steering control, resulting in serious injury or death. Do
not attempt to change the ski alignment or toe
adjustment.
The skis on your snowmobile are set with a small amount
of toe-out at the factory. You can inspect and adjust the
toe setting by following the procedures below.
SKI TOE SETTING INSPECTION
NOTICE
Toe alignment is measured at ride height.
1. Rock the front end of the vehicle up and down and
then set it down gently. This will set the front
suspension at ride height. Place the handlebars in a
straight-ahead position. Measure from each
handlebar end to a common rear center point to
verify.
2. Use the ski skag as the ski reference point. Measure
10 in (25.4 cm) forward from the center of the ski
mounting bolt. See illustration. At this point, measure
between the skis. This is measurement
3. Perform the same measurement rearward from the
center of the ski mounting bolt. This is measurement
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4. The measurement should be 1/8 - 1/4 in (3 - 6 mm)
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greater than the measurement.
NOTICE
Image for reference only.
MEASUREMENT
Ski Toe Setting (Overall):
1/8 - 1/4 in (3 - 6 mm)
MAINTENANCE
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