Shift Cable Replacement - Polaris RZR 170 2009 Service Manual

Shift Cable Replacement

Shift cable replacement may be necessary if symptoms include:
• Inability to engage into a gear
• Inability to adjust cables for proper operation
• Gear selector moving out of desired range
1. Locate the shift cables in the rear wheel well area.
2. Loosen the lower and upper jam nuts and remove the
cables.
Upper
Jam Nut
3. Inspect shift cable arm. Replace if worn or damaged.
4. Remove the shift knob to prepare for seat panel removal.
Refer to Chapter 5.
5. Refer to Chapter 5 for console cover removal in order to
access the shift cable mount on the lever assembly.
6. Loosen the lower and upper jam nuts and remove the
cables.
Upper
Jam Nut
Lower
Jam Nut
7. Inspect shift lever assembly. Replace parts as required if
worn or damaged.
8.
IMPORTANT: Document location of cable ties and
routing prior to removal. This is important for
reassembly.
9.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow cables to hang below
vehicle frame.
10. Once installed, lower the vehicle. Start engine and shift
11. Reassemble the console cover, seats and shift knob as
Lower
Jam Nut
Raise the vehicle and support it with jackstands in order to
access the underside to remove the cables.
Install new cables and adjust for proper operation and lever
travel without binding.
through all gears to ensure the shift cables are properly
adjusted. If transmission still ratchets after cable
adjustment, verify the idle RPM is set correctly, otherwise
the transmission may require service.
outlined in Chapter 5.
MAINTENANCE
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