Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection; Wheel Toe Adjustment - Polaris RZR XP Turbo Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

WHEEL TOE ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set
steering wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure
the steering wheel in this position.
2. 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
It is important the height of both marks be equally
positioned to get an accurate measurement.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement
4. Rotate the tires 180° by moving the vehicle forward.
Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the
hub/axle center line.
5. Measure the distance between the marks and
record. Call this
e
measurement from measurement
vehicle toe. Toe-out means the measurement at the
w
front of the tire is wider than the measurement at
e
the rear .
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:
1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 to 4.8 mm)
2.48
q
NOTE
w
.
e
measurement . Subtract
w
, this is the

WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT

If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of "Wheel
Toe Alignment Inspection", but instead measure the
distance between each wheel and the vehicle center.
This will tell you which tie rod needs adjusting.
.
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before
determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that the
following precautions be taken when tightening tie rod
If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not pivot,
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified.
1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 to 4.8 mm)
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.
When tightening the tie rod end jam nuts, the rod ends
must be held parallel to prevent rod end damage and
premature wear. Damage may not be immediately
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NOTE
CAUTION
end jam nuts.
and may break.
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:
TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
CAUTION
apparent if done incorrectly.
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