Steering; Tie Rod End / Steering Inspection; Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection - Polaris RANGER EV 2015 Service Manual

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STEERING

STEERING
Check steering components for loose fasteners, worn tie
rod ends, and damage. Check to be sure cotter pins are
in place on lower ball joints and steering tie rod ends.
Replace any worn or damaged steering components.
Steering should move freely through entire range of
travel without binding. Check routing of all cables, hoses,
and wiring to be sure the steering mechanism is not
restricted or limited.
Whenever steering components are replaced, check
front end alignment.
WARNING
Due to the critical nature of the procedures outlined in
this section, Polaris recommends steering component
repair and adjustment be performed by an authorized
Polaris MSD-certified technician when replacing worn
or damaged steering parts.
Use only genuine Polaris replacement parts.

TIE ROD END / STEERING INSPECTION

• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
• Replace worn steering parts. Steering should move
freely through entire range of travel without binding.
• Elevate front end so front wheels are off the ground.
Check for any movement in front hub/wheel assembly
by grasping tire firmly at top and bottom first, and then
at front and rear. Try to move wheel and hub by
pushing inward and pulling outward.
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NOTE
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect hub and
wheel assembly to determine cause (loose wheel nuts
or loose front hub nut).

WHEEL TOE ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set
steering wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure
steering wheel in this position.
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