Tie Rod End / Steering Inspection; Wheel Alignment - Polaris PREDATOR 50 2009 Manual

Tie Rod End / Steering Inspection

1. Elevate front end of ATV so front wheels are off the
ground. Check for any looseness in front hub / wheel
assembly by grasping the tire firmly at top and bottom
first, and then at front and rear. Try to move the wheel and
hub by pushing inward and pulling outward.
2. If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub and
wheel assembly to determine the cause.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Grasp the steering tie rod and pull in all directions feeling
for movement in the tie rod end.
Outer
Tie Rod End
5. Repeat inspection for inner tie rod end (on steering post).
Inner
Tie Rod Ends
6. Replace any worn steering components. Steering should
move freely through entire range of travel without binding

Wheel Alignment

WARNING
Severe injury or death can result from improper
toe alignment and adjustment.
All tie rod adjustments should be performed
by an authorized Polaris dealer.
Use the following procedure to check the toe alignment of the
vehicle. The recommended toe alignment is 1/8" to 1/4"
6 mm) toe out.
1. Set the handlebars in a straight-ahead position.
NOTE: The steering arm can be used as an indicator
of whether the handlebars are straight.
should always point straight back from the steering
post.
2. Place the stands in front of the vehicle, perpendicular to the
rear tires.
3. Tie an elastic string around the stands, making sure the
string just touches the side surface of the rear tires on each
side of the vehicle and goes around the stands in front of
the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
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