Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual page 47

Replace any
G
components. Steering should move
freely through entire range of travel
without binding.
Elevate front end of machine so front
G
wheels are off the ground. Check for
any looseness in front hub / wheel
assembly by grasping the tire firmly
at top and bottom first, and then at
front and rear. Try to move the wheel
and hub by pushing inward and
pulling outward.
If abnormal movement is detected,
G
inspect the hub and wheel assembly
to determine the cause ( possible
loose wheel nuts or loose front hub
components).
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
Refer to the Body/Steering Chapter
G
5 or Final Drive Chapter 7 for service
procedures.
CAMBER AND CASTER
The camber and caster are non-adjustable.
worn steering
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
METHOD 1:
STRAIGHTEDGE OR STRING
Be sure to keep handlebars centered. See notes
below.
NOTE: String should just touch side sur-
face of rear tire on each side of machine.
Measure
from string
to rim at
front and
rear of rim.
NOTE: The steering post tie rod mount can
be used as an indicator of whether the handle-
bars are straight. The mount should always
point straight back from the steering post.
MAINTENANCE
Rear rim
measure-
ment should
be 1/16" to
1/8" (.2 to .3
cm) more
than front rim
measure-
ment.
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