Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection; Wheel Toe Adjustment - Polaris RANGER XP 900 2013 Manual

WHEEL TOE ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

NOTE
Make sure tire pressures are set the same on the right
and left tires.
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set
steering wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure
the steering wheel in this position.
2. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor or as
close to the hub/axle center line as possible.
NOTE
It is important the height of both marks be equally
positioned to get an accurate measurement.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement "A".
4. Rotate the tires 180° by moving the vehicle forward.
Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the
hub/axle center line.
5. Again measure the distance between the marks and
record. Call this measurement
measurement "B" from measurement "A". The
difference between measurements "A" and "B" is the
vehicle toe alignment. The recommended vehicle toe
tolerance is 1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 to 4.8 mm) toe out. This
means the front of the tire (A) is 1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 to
4.8 mm) wider than the measurement at the rear (B).
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:(A) - (B) = 1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 to 4.8 mm)
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WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT

If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of "Wheel
Toe Alignment Inspection", but instead measure the
distance between vehicle center and each wheel. This
will tell you which tie rod needs adjusting.
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before
determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
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
"B". Subtract
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified
in "Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection".
• 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.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE
CAUTION
will not pivot, and may break.
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