Eps Unit Installation (Highlifter) - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION
14. Remove the lower steering post pinch bolt and nut.
15. Remove the mounting fasteners and nuts that retain
the power steering unit and mount plate to the frame.
16. Carefully lift the power steering unit up to disengage
the lower steering coupler and remove it from the
chassis.

EPS UNIT INSTALLATION (HIGHLIFTER)

1. Position the vehicle so the front hubs/brake discs are
pointing straight forward.
2. Clean the lower steering post so the alignment mark
is visible. Mark the skip tooth spline on the lower
power steering shaft.
3. Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
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4. Align the two marks and install the power steering
unit onto the lower steering post assembly.
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• Upper Steering Post
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• Lower Steering Post
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• Power Steering Unit
• A = Alignment Marks (Skip Tooth)
5. Install the (4) mount plate fasteners by hand, but do
not torque fasteners at this time.
6. Reconnect the (2) electrical harnesses to the power
steering unit.
7. Align the mark on the upper steering post (nut side)
with the skip tooth spline on the upper power steering
shaft upon installation.
Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
CAUTION
Striking the steering post can permanently damage the
EPS unit and cause a Power Steering Fault.
NOTE