Front Suspension; Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment; Toe Alignment Adjustment; Camber And Caster - Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EF Service Manual

Front Suspension

Compress and release front suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or
damage.
Inspect front strut cartridges for leakage.

Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment

Shock Spanner Wrench
(PN 2871095)
Operator weight and vehicle loading affect suspension
spring preload requirements. Adjust as necessary, using
the spanner wrench (2) to turn the adjustment cam (1).

Toe Alignment Adjustment

If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance
between vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you
which tie rod needs adjusting. NOTE: Be sure
handlebars are straight ahead before determining
which tie rod(s) need adjustment.
CAUTION
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that 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.
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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.
• IMPORTANT: When tightening the tie rod end
jam nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to
prevent rod end damage and premature wear.
Damage may not be immediately apparent if
done incorrectly. See illustration 2.
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.

Camber and Caster

The camber and caster are non-adjustable.

Wheel Alignment

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 arm center section can be used as an
indicator of whether the handlebars are straight. The
center section should always point straight back from
the steering post.
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MAINTENANCE
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
12-14 ft-lbs (16-19 Nm)
2
2.37