Steering Inspection / Tie Rod Ends And Hubs - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

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5. Measure the distance between the string in front of the rear
tires (A) and in front of the front tires (B). If the two
measurements are not equal, adjust the string position until
the measurements are equal.
6. Measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front
and rear of the front rim (3). The difference between these
two measurements should be between 0" and 1/16" toe out.
METHOD 2: USING A CHALK LINE
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and secure
handlebars in this position. NOTE: The steering post arm
"frog" can be used as an indicator of whether the handlebars
are straight. The frog should be centered with equal
clearance between the steering stops.
3. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires as
close to the hub/axle center line as possible, or measure to
a specific distance from the floor. NOTE: It is important
that the height of both marks be equally positioned in order
to get an accurate measurement.
4. Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement. Call this measurement "A".
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5. Rotate the tires 180
backward. Position chalk marks even with the hub/axle
centerline or the specified floor measurement.
6. 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 0 to 1/16" (0
to.0625 cm) toe out. This means the measurement at the
front of the tire (A) is 0 to 1/16" (0 to.0625 cm) wider than
the measurement at the rear (B).
Chalk Line Measurement 'A'

Steering Inspection / Tie Rod Ends and Hubs

• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
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by moving vehicle forward or
Chalk Line
Measurement 'B'
• Repeat inspection for inner tie rod end on steering post.
• Elevate front end of machine so front 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, 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/Suspension Chapter 5 or Final Drive
Chapter for service procedures.
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