Steering/Body/Controls; Steering Wheel; Steering System - Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual

Steering/Body/Controls

The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation:
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and
full-right turning capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely.
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken compo-
nents, and missing components.

Steering Wheel

REMOVING
1. Remove the steering wheel cover; then match mark
the steering shaft and steering wheel.
NOTE: Any time steering components are disassem-
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bled, all connecting components should be marked for
proper alignment during assembling.
2. Remove the lock clip from the steering shaft; then
remove the nut securing the steering wheel and
remove the steering wheel.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the steering wheel for cracks, missing pad-
ding, or broken spokes.
2. Inspect the splines for wear.
3. Check that the steering wheel is not bent.
INSTALLING
1. Install the steering wheel aligning the two match
marks; then apply a drop of red Loctite #271 to the
threads of the nut and secure the steering wheel.
Tighten to 25 ft-lb (34 N-m).
NOTE: If a new steering wheel is being installed,
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mark the wheel as close as possible to the old wheel
mark; then check for proper positioning with the
front wheels straight forward.
2. Install the lock clip on the steering shaft; then install
the steering wheel cover.
NOTE: If the hole in the steering shaft does not
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align with the slots in the castle nut, tighten the nut
slightly until the next slot aligns with the hole.
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Steering System

REMOVING EPS ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Thoroughly troubleshoot the electronic
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power steering (EPS) system (if equipped) prior to
replacing the EPS assembly (see Electrical System —
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)) as there are several
possible external causes for system failure.
 NOTE: The EPS assembly is only serviceable as an
assembly.
1. Disconnect the battery; then remove the hood, upper
hood, dash upper and dash lower; then disconnect
the EPS electrical connection.
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2. Align the steering rack with the marks with the
wheels straight ahead.
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