Handlebar Centering; Toe Adjustment; Ski Stance; Adjustment (Iq Rmk Only) - Polaris 2007 Two Stroke Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING

Handlebar Centering

1. Raise the front of the machine off the floor so that the
spindles are off the floor 3"(7.62cm).
2. Insert the alignment bar through both ski bolt holes in each
spindles.
3. Adjust the Toe as outlined below, until handlebar is
centered.

Toe Adjustment

Toe is adjusted with the shocks and skis installed. Track
alignment must be correct before starting this process. See
"TRACK ALIGNMENT" on page 3.20.
Toe alignment is measured at ride height.
1. Lift front of the machine off the floor rock the front end up
and down and then set it down gently. This will set the unit
at ride height.
2. Measure and make a mark 10" (2.54cm) forward of the ski
mount bolt and 10" (2.54cm) behind the ski mount bolt,
preferably on the center line of the carbide skags.
3. Place a straight edge along the one side of the track. Make
sure that the straight edge is touching along the length of
the track.
4. Record the measurements from the edge of the straight edge
to the forward ski mark and the rearward ski mark.
5. Adjust the tie rod so that the toe is set per the specifications.
See "Front Suspension Torque & Specifications" on
page 8.3.
6. Place the straight edge on the opposite side of the track and
measure the opposite ski marks.
7. Adjust the tie rod so that the toe is set per the specifications.
See "Front Suspension Torque & Specifications" on
page 8.3.
8. Verify that the ski center distances are within specification
from the forward marks and the rearward marks.
8.18

SKI STANCE

Adjustment (IQ RMK Only)

WIDE SKI STANCE
For maximum stability, install both of the spacers
to the outside of the spindle
NARROW SKI STANCE
For maximum maneuvering, install both of the
spacers to the inside of the spindle.