Disassembly And Assembly; Spindle Removal; Spindle Assembly; Spherical Bearing Replacement - Polaris IQ 2007 Service Manual

Steering and Suspensions
4. Record the measurements from the edge of the straight edge
to the forward ski mark and the rearward ski mark.
5. Adjust the tie rod so that both measurements are the same.
6. Place the straight edge on the opposite side of the track and
measure the opposite ski marks.
7. Adjust the tie rod so that both measurements are the same.
8. Verify that the ski center distances are within specification
from the forward marks and the rearward marks.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Spindle Removal

1. Securely support the front of the machine up off the floor.
2. Remove the ski(s).
3. Remove the upper control arm (UCA)-to-spindle fastener.
4. Remove the fastener securing the lower control arm (LCA)
to the spindle. Note the orientation of the fastener and nut.
5. Remove the tie rod from the spindle, by removing the nut
and bolt.

Spindle Assembly

1. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. Reference
the front suspension assembly illustration for fastener
torque values.

Spherical Bearing Replacement

1. Remove the fastener securing the lower control arm (LCA)
to the spindle.
2. Remove the lower shock fastener.
3. Remove the fasteners securing the LCA to the bulkhead.
4. Remove the snap ring, then, using a press, press the
spherical bearing out of the LCA.
5. Press in a new bearing, then install the snap ring.
6. Assemble the LCA into the spindle, and shock into LCA.
Reference front suspension assembly illustration for
fastener torque values.
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Upper / Lower Control Arm Removal

1. Remove the fastener securing the control arm being
removed from the spindle. Remove the lower shock
fastener.
2. Remove the fasteners securing the control arm to the
bulkhead.
3. Remove the control arm, pivot bushings, and pivot shafts.

Upper / Lower Control Arm Installation

1. Replace the upper or lower control arm bushings in the
control arm(s).
2. Replace the upper or lower control arm(s) into the
bulkhead.
3. Reference the front suspension illustration for the
appropriate fastener torque.
NOTE: There is a washer located on the rearward
lower control arm mounting at the bolt head.