Wheel Toe Adjustment; Steering Wheel Free-Play - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION

WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT

If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of "Wheel
Toe Alignment Inspection" page 9.27, but instead
measure the distance between each wheel and the
vehicle center. This will tell you which tie rod needs
adjusting.
NOTICE
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before
determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
IMPORTANT
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:
1. Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
2. Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
3. Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe specification.
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.
4. After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
15 lb-ft (20 Nm)
9.28

STEERING WHEEL FREE-PLAY

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right. Verify
free-play is within specification.
MEASUREMENT
Steering Wheel Free-Play:
0.8-1.0 in (20-25 mm)
3. If there is excessive free-play or the steering feels
rough, inspect the following components.
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• Tie Rod Ends
• Steering Shaft U-Joints
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• Steering Gearbox
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