Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement; Steering Shaft Installation - Lower - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT
The steering shaft bearings are not serviceable. If found
faulty, replace the entire steering tilt assembly.
1. Remove the upper steering shaft, pivot tube and
steering wheel as an assembly before attempting to
remove the steering wheel. Refer to "Steering Shaft
Removal - Upper" page 9.18 procedure.
NOTICE
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft while
installed in the vehicle can permanently damage the
EPAS unit and cause a Power Steering Fault.
2. Rotate the steering wheel to inspect bearing
operation. The wheel should spin smoothly and
consistently.
3. If the steering wheel has trouble turning, the steering
shaft bearings may need replacing. However, the
steering shaft bearings are not serviceable. If found
faulty, replace the entire steering tilt assembly.
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STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION -
LOWER
1. Install the lower steering shaft onto the gear box and
align the marks made during removal.
2. Install the pinch bolt that retains the lower steering
shaft to the steering rack assembly and torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Lower Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
48 lb-ft (65 Nm)
3. Install the power steering unit and reassemble the
vehicle. Refer to "Power Steering Unit Installation"
page 9.22 procedure.
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9.21