Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection; Wheel Toe Adjustment - Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 2011 Service Manual

Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection
MAINTENANCE
Wheel 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.
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set steering
wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure the steering
wheel in this position.
2. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close to
the hub/axle center line as possible.
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Mark (A), measure,
then roll forward
and measure (B).
NOTE: It is important the height of both marks be
equally positioned to get an accurate measurement.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement. Call this measurement "A".
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4. Rotate the tires 180
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Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the hub/
axle center line.
5. Again measure the distance between the marks and record.
Call this measurement "B". Subtract measurement "B"
from measurement "A". The difference between
measurements "A" and "B" is the vehicle toe alignment.
The recommended vehicle toe tolerance is 1/8", to 3/16",
(3.2 to 4.8 mm) toe out. This means the measurement at the
front ofthe tire (A) is 1/8", to 3116", (3.2 to 4.8 mm) wider
than the measurement at the rear (B).
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Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B)
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1/8 - 3/16" (3.2 to 4.8 mm)
NOTE: Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead
before determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
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CAUTION
During tie rod adjustment, it is very importantthat
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 end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified in
"Wheel Toe Alignment".
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