Steering Tie Rod; Tie Rod / Tie Rod End Replacement - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

STEERING TIE ROD

Tie Rod / Tie Rod End Replacement

Use the following procedure to replace the tie rod assembly or
tie rod ends.
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine under
the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls.
Be sure machine is secure before beginning this
service procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the (4) wheel nuts and remove the front wheel(s).
3. Remove the cotter pins (A) and tie rod end fasteners (B).
4. Remove the tie rod assembly (C).
STEERING / SUSPENSION
• If replacing just the tie rod end (D), loosen the jam nut
(E) and remove the rod end.
• Install new rod end and torque jam nuts to specification.
5. Install the new tie rod assembly (C).
6. Install the rod ends and fasteners (B) in the proper
orientation (see illustration).
7. Torque the tie rod end fasteners to specification and install
new cotter pins.
Tie Rod End Fastener:
44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm)
8. Install the front wheel(s) and wheel nuts. Torque wheel
nuts to specification.
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm)
9. Check wheel toe alignment and adjust as necessary (see
Chapter 2).
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