Steering Post Removal - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
16. Slide ball joint/driver assembly into guide.
17. Apply heat to ease installation.
18. Drive new joint into strut housing until fully seated.
19. Apply Loctite® 242 (PN 2871949) to threads of
retaining plate screws or install new screws with pre-
applied locking agent.
specification.
Retaining Screw:
8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
20. Install A-arm on ball joint and torque castle nut to
specification.
Castle Nut:
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
21. Reinstall cotter pin with open ends toward rear of
machine.
5.24
Torque screws to
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Steering Post Removal

1. Remove the front cab.
2. Remove the handle bar pod.
3. Remove the handle bar.
4. Remove the fuel tank bracket assembly.
5. Remove the steering tie rod ends from the steering
bracket. Note the orientation of the fasteners and
bracket on the steering assembly.
6. Remove the steering post nut (A) at the mount plate.
7. Remove the top steering bracket.
8. Remove the steering post.