Toe Adjustment; Suspension; Spring Preload Adjustment - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

Toe Adjustment

If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance
between vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you
which tie rod needs adjusting.
NOTE: Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead
before determining
adjustment.
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that
the following precautions be taken when
tightening tie rod end jam nuts.
If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it will not
pivot, and may break.
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both ends of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as
specified in Toe Alignment Inspection.
• IMPORTANT: When tightening the tie rod end jam
nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to prevent
rod end damage and premature wear. Damage
may not be immediately apparent if done
incorrectly.
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification. Keep tie rod parallel to the mounting
surface.
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
12-14 ft-lbs (16-19 Nm)
2.32
which tie rod(s)
CAUTION
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SUSPENSION

Spring Preload Adjustment

The front and rear shock absorber springs are adjustable
by rotating the adjustment cam to change spring tension
preload.
need
Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the
vehicle, which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death. Always adjust all spring
Suspension Spring Adjustment
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and stop the
engine.
2. Raise and safely support the front or rear of the
vehicle off the ground to allow the suspension to fully
extend.
NOTE: The tires should not be touching the ground.
3. To adjust the shock spring preload, rotate the
adjustment cam clockwise to increase spring tension
or counter-clockwise to decrease spring tension using
the supplied spanner wrench.
Shock Spanner Wrench
4. Each notch of the adjustment will add 6% - 8% more
preload to the spring over the primary position.
WARNING
preloads equally.
Increase
Decrease
Preload
Preload
Special Tool: