Steering Wheel Removal (Non-Eps Models); Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement - Polaris RZR 570 2013 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL (NON-EPS
MODELS)
CAUTION
This procedure should NOT be used on EPS models.
Using this procedure on an EPS model can
permanently damage the EPS unit and cause a Power
Steering Fault.
1. Remove the steering wheel cap.
2. Loosen the nut and back it half way off the steering
shaft.
3. With a glove on your hand, place it under the
steering wheel. Lift upward on the inner portion of the
steering wheel while using a hammer to strike the
steering shaft nut.
If the steering wheel will not pop loose, proceed to
"Steering Shaft Removal".
4. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.
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NOTE
STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new
upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure
if replacing just the bearings only.
1. Perform the "Steering Shaft Removal" procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.
4. Note the order and location of the washers and
spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
7. Apply Loctite ® 271 (Red) to the outer circumference
of the new lower bearing race. Slide the new lower
bearing onto the steering shaft and install the
steering shaft through the pivot tube.
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
bearing.
Be sure the lower washers and spacers are still on the
steering shaft.
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