Front Suspension - Polaris GEM E Series Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

Fig. 5 Front Suspension System
1 - Front suspension frame
2 - Upper control arm
3 - Spring/shock absorber
4 - Knuckle
5 - Lower control arm
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Brake line to wheel/master cylinder
Control arm to frt. Suspension frame
Differential to frt. Suspension frame
Front suspension frame to frame (lower)
Front suspension frame to frame (upper)
Halfshaft to knuckle assembly
Ball joint pinch bolt
Rack & Pinion to frt. Suspension frame
Rear suspension frame to frame
Shock absorber lower bolt
Shock absorber upper bolt
Steering column pinch bolt
Steering column to dash frame
Steering wheel to steering shaft
Tie rod stud nut
Wheel lug nuts
November 2007
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each
wheel to adapt
independently. The wheels are mounted to rotor
assemblies, which in turn are mounted to the
steering components attached to a control arm, that
pivot up and down on bushings. Spring and shock
absorber assemblies
cushioning.
CAUTION:
rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened
with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is
important to have the springs supporting the
weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are
tightened. This will maintain vehicle ride
comfort and prevent premature bushing wear.
Thread Size Use
Loctite®
242
NO
M10 x 1.5 NO
5/16" –18 NO
M12 x 1.75 YES
3/8 –16 YES
M16 x 1.5 YES
M10 x 1.50 YES
M8 x 1.25 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
3/8 – 16 NO
5/16 – 18 NO
NO
M10 x 1.5 NO
12mm NO
to different road
at each
Suspension components
Inch-
Pounds
37
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225
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225
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225
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GEM Service Manual
2 - 5
surfaces
yoke provide
with
Foot -
Pounds
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30
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40
30
65
30
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60
60
60
35
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20
35
65