Steering; Handlebar Block Installation Procedure - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

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Handlebar Block Installation Procedure

1. The pin (A) on the bottom side of the top handlebar block faces down and to the front of the ATV.
2. The bottom handle bar block has a side with 3 holes, the side with 3 holes faces up and to the front of the ATV.
3. Align the pin (A) in the top block with the middle hole (B) in the bottom block for proper installation. The pin (A) and middle
hole (B) should face the front of the ATV.
4. Install the pin side bolts first and evenly tighten the bolts down. Evenly torque the 2 front bolts to specification.
5. Install the rear bolts and tighten evenly. Evenly torque the 2 rear bolts to specification.
NOTE: There will be a slight gap on the backside of the blocks after the procedure is performed.
5.18
B
= T
Handle Bar Bolt Torque
14 ft.lbs.(19 Nm)
A
Clean knurling when
repositioning handlebars