Steering Maintenance; Steering Inspection; Steering Wheel Free-Play - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

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STEERING MAINTENANCE

The steering components should be checked periodically

for loose fasteners, worn tie rod ends, ball joints and

damage. Also check to make sure all cotter pins are in

place. If cotter pins are removed, they must be replaced.

Replace any worn or damaged steering components.

Steering should move freely through the 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.

Check front end alignment whenever steering

components are replaced.

Due to the critical nature of the procedures outlined in

this chapter, Polaris recommends steering component

repair and adjustment be performed by an authorized

Polaris MSD certified technician.

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1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right. Verify

free-play is within specification.

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.

• Tie Rod Ends

• Steering Shaft U-Joints

• Steering Gearbox

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