Wheel Alignment; Toe Alignment - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

Wheel Alignment

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and
secure handlebars in this position.
3. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor or as
close to the hub/axle center line as possible.
NOTE: It is important that the height of both
marks be equally positioned in order to get an
accurate measurement.
4. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement "A".
5. Rotate the tires 180° by moving vehicle forward or
backward. Position chalk marks facing rearward,
even with the hub/axle centerline.
6. Again measure the distance between the marks and
record. Call this
measurement "B" from measurement "A". The
difference between measurements "A" and "B" is the
vehicle toe alignment. The recommended vehicle toe
tolerance is 1/8" to 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm) toe out. This
means the measurement at the front of the tire (A) is
1/8" to 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm) wider than the measurement
at the rear (B).
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
2.32
measurement "B". Subtract
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Toe Alignment

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
adjustment.
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.
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.
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
13 ft-lbs (18 Nm)
which tie rod (s)
CAUTION
need