Wheel Alignment - Polaris PREDATOR 2003 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
STEERING
The steering components should be checked
periodically for loose fasteners, worn tie rod ends, ball
joints, and damage. Also check to make sure all cotter
pins are in place. If cotter pins are removed, they must
not be re-used. Always use new cotter pins.
Replace any worn or damaged steering components.
Steering should move freely through entire range of
travel without binding. Check routing of all cables,
hoses, and wiring to be sure the steering mechanism
is not restricted or limited. NOTE: Whenever steering
components are replaced, check front end alignment.
Use only genuine Polaris parts.
WARNING
Due to the critical nature of the procedures out-
lined in this chapter, Polaris recommends
steering component repair and adjustment be
performed by an authorized Polaris MSD- -certi-
fied technician when replacing worn or dam-
aged steering parts. Use only genuine Polaris
replacement parts.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

One of two methods can be used to measure toe
alignment. The string method and the chalk method.
If adjustment is required, refer to following for
procedure.
METHOD 1:
STRAIGHTEDGE OR STRING
Be sure to keep handlebars centered. See notes.
NOTE: String should just touch side sur-
face of rear tire on each side of machine.
Measure
from string
to rim at
front and
rear of rim.
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.
Rear rim mea-
surement
should be
0--1/16 (0 to
.0625 cm)
more than front
rim measure-
ment.
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