Toe Alignment - Method 2 - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

BODY AND STEERING
Toe Alignment· Method 2
CAUTION:
Due to the critical nature of the procedures outlined in this chapter, Polaris recommends steering
component repair and adjustment be performed by an authorized Polaris Dealer.
Method 2
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and
secure handlebars in this position. NOTE: The
steering frog can be used as an indicator of whether
the handlebars are straight. The frog should always
point straight back from the steering post.
3.
Place a chalk mark on the face of the front tires
approximately
1 0" (25.4
cm) from the floor as close to
the horizontal center line as possible. Call this
measurement "A". NOTE: It is important that both
marks be equally positioned from the ground in order
to get an accurate measurement.
4.
Measure the distance between the marks.
Chalk Line
Measurement
"A"
Measurement
"B"
5. Rotate the tires
180 0
by moving vehicle forward or backward. Position chalk marks approximately
10" (25.4
cm) from the floor. Call this measurement "B".
6. Again measure the distance between the marks. Subtract measurement "B" from measurement "A", The
difference between measurements "A" and "B" is called vehicle toe alignment. The recommended vehicle toe
tolerance is 1 18" to 1 14" (.3 to .6 cm) toe out. This means the measurement at the front of the tire (A) is 1/8" to
1
14"
(.3
to
.6
cm) wider than the measurement at the rear (B).
Toe Alignment
7. If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance between vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you
which tie rod needs adjusting. NOTE: Be sure handlebars are straight ahead before determining which tie
rod(s) need adjustment.
CAUTION:
During tie rod adjustment it is very important that the following precautions be taken when tightening
tie rod end jam nuts. If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not pivot, and may break.
• To adjust toe alignment, the jam nuts must be loos-
ened and the tie rod either shortened or lengthened
for proper toe setting.
When the tie rod end jam nuts are tightened, be
sure to hold tie rod ends so they are parallel with
the steering arm or the steering frog, respectively.
8. After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
12-14
ft.
Ibs.
(1.66-1.93
kg-m).
Polaris Industries Inc. 5.9
Correctly
Tightened
Jam Nut
Incorrectly
Tightened
Jam Nut
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