Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual page 152

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING/A- -ARM EXPLODED VIEW
25-30 ft. lbs.
(35-41 Nm)
Steering Post
30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm)
1
Always use new bolts
1
upon reassembly
5.18
NOTE:
To avoid damage to tie rods and other steering
components, be sure to install tie rod end bolts in the
proper direction. The steering post arm bolt (B) points up;
the rod end bolts (A) point down. Be sure inner rod ends
are placed between the steering post arms.
Steering Post
Arm (Frog)
12-14 ft. lbs.
(17-19 Nm)
B
30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm)
1
2
Always use new cotter pins upon
2
reassembly. Install with open end
toward rear of machine.
A
25 ft. lbs.
(35 Nm)
Apply Loctitet 242 to
the bolt threads.
40-45 ft. lbs.
(54-61 Nm)
2
8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm)