Wheel Toe Adjustment - Polaris ACE 900 2017 Service Manual

5. Measure the distance between the marks and record.
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Call this measurement . Subtract measurement
w
from measurement , this is the vehicle toe. The
recommended vehicle toe tolerance is 0– 1/8" (0– 3.2
mm) toe out. This means the measurement at the
w
front of the tire is 0– 1/8" (0– 3.2 mm) wider than
the measurement at the rear
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:
0–1/8" (0 –3.2 mm)
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WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT

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If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of "Wheel
Toe Alignment Inspection", but instead measure the
distance between each wheel and the vehicle center.
This will tell you which tie rod needs adjusting.
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.
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
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
NOTE
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before
determining which tie rod needs adjustment.
CAUTION
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.
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified
in "Wheel Toe Alignment".
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.
specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
MAINTENANCE
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