General Information; Steering / Suspension General Inspections; Rod End Alignment; Rod End Engagement - Polaris 850 MATRYX INDY XC 129 2021 Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

STEERING / SUSPENSION GENERAL
INSPECTIONS
When inspecting steering and suspension components
for wear or damage, always replace parts as necessary.
Refer to the assembly exploded views in this chapter for
identification of components and torque values of
fasteners. Make notes of the direction a bolt goes
through a part, what type of nut is used in an application,
etc.
Always use genuine Polaris parts and hardware when
replacing front end components. Review steering
adjustment guidelines before making adjustments.
When inspecting the steering and front suspension
systems, the following components must be checked:
• Tie rods / tie rod ends
• Sway bar / bushings / linkage
• Spindles
• Skis / Ski Skags
• Pitman / Idler Arms
• Control Arms / Pivots
• Shocks / Springs and Retainers
• Component Fastener Torques
• Front / Rear Torque Arms
• Track Condition / Alignment / Tension
• Bogie / Idler shafts and Wheels
• Handlebar Fasteners / Component Locations
8.4

ROD END ALIGNMENT

All rod ends in the front suspension and steering
assemblies (including steering drag links) must be
parallel with the corresponding mating surface after they
are installed and torqued to specification.
If the rod ends are not parallel, the rider may experience
an increase in ski darting and / or bump steer.

ROD END ENGAGEMENT

Rod ends must engage the rod a minimum of 2x the
thread diameter when adjustment is complete.
Example: 0.4375 in (11 mm) rod end
thread engagement
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0.875 in (22 mm).
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