Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual page 265

5. Install the (4) mounting fasteners and torque fasteners to
specification. Refer to "Steering Exploded View (EPS
Models)".
6. Reconnect the (2) electrical harnesses to the power steering
unit.
CAUTION
The 8-way connector, two rows of four pins,
does not have a channeled lock on both sides,
allowing it to be installed 180° from its intended
position. The connector will not positively
engage or snap into place while in the wrong
position, but can still be installed.
If the connector is not installed correctly, the
Power Steering Unit will not function.
7. Align the mark on the upper steering post with the skip
tooth spline on the upper power steering shaft upon
installation (see Figure 10-1).
8. Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
9. Position the upper steering post on the shaft so the pinch
bolt is aligned with the recess in the power steering shaft.
Pinch
Bolt
CAUTION
Striking the steering post can permanently
damage the EPS unit and cause
a Power Steering Fault.
10. Install the pinch bolt and torque to specification. Refer to
"Steering Exploded View (EPS Models)".
11. Install the fuel tank assembly, fuel line and reconnect the
12. Reinstall the upper steering post bushing bracket and torque
13. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position and move the
Shaft
Recess
14. Install both front mud guards and right-hand footwell (see
Upper
Steering Post
15. Install the front rack and front cover (see Chapter 9).
STEERING / SUSPENSION
fuel pump harness (see Chapter 3).
the (2) fasteners to specification.
20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
Steering Post to Bulkhead Bolts:
20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
handlebar from left to right several times to ensure the
power steering doesn't bind. If binding occurs:
• Loosen the (4) mounting fasteners
• Move handlebars from left to right several times to
position the power steering unit
• Torque the (4) mounting fasteners to specification and
check the steering operation for binding again
• If no binding is present, proceed; if binding is still
present, repeat this procedure.
Chapter 9).
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