Steering Shaft Removal; Steering Shaft Installation - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

Steering Shaft Removal

1. Remove the upper pinch bolt located under the
steering pivot tube assembly.
2. Remove the lower pinch bolt located at the steering
gearbox assembly.
3. Remove the adjustment bolt and pivot bolts retaining
the steering pivot tube assembly to the frame.
BODY / SUSPENSION / STEERING
4. Slide the pivot tube assembly off the steering shaft
and remove the shaft out of the vehicle from under the
dash.

Steering Shaft Installation

1. Reinstall the steering shaft.
2. Install the shaft to the steering gearbox assembly and
install the pinch bolt. Torque the pinch bolt to
specification.
3. Ensure the wheels are pointing straight ahead. Install
the pivot tube stub shaft into the upper portion of the
steering shaft with the steering wheel properly
aligned.
4. Install the pivot tube bolts and steering wheel
adjustment bolt. Torque the bolts to specification.
5. Install the upper pinch bolt and torque to specification.
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Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
29-37 ft-lbs (39-50 Nm)
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Steering Pivot Tube Bolts:
16-17 ft-lbs (22-23 Nm)
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Steering Wheel Adjustment Bolt:
10 ft-lbs (13.5 Nm)
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Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
29-37 ft-lbs (39-50 Nm)
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