Upper Steering Shaft Installation (Eps Models) - Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual

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6. Torque the (4) mount bracket nuts to specification.
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Power Steering Unit Mount Bracket Nuts:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
7. Reinstall the throttle pedal return spring.
8. Proceed to "Upper Steering Shaft Installation (EPS
Models)" to complete the installation procedure.

Upper Steering Shaft Installation (EPS Models)

IMPORTANT: If steering wheel was removed, follow
this procedure to ensure the upper steering shaft is
properly positioned on the power steering stub shaft.
CAUTION
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft
can permanently damage the EPS unit
and cause a Power Steering Fault.
NOTE: Be sure upper steering shaft hardware is
positioned correctly (see "Exploded View').
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1. Install the upper steering shaft and align the skip-tooth
spline on the power steering stub shaft with the opening in
the upper steering shaft.
Shaft
Opening
2. Install the pivot tube and torque fasteners to specification.
Pivot Tube Fasteners: 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm)
3. Install the tilt shock and torque fastener to specification.
Upper Tilt Shock Fastener: 7 ft. lbs. (10 Nm)
4. Be sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and
install the steering wheel and retaining nut. Torque the nut
to specification and reinstall the plastic wheel cover.
Steering Wheel Nut: 28 ft. lbs. (38 Nm)
5. Install a new upper steering shaft pinch bolt and nut. Torque
pinch bolt to specification.
Upper Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm)
6. Reconnect both electrical harnesses onto the power steering
unit. Be sure the connectors snap into place.
7. Reinstall the black plastic cover over the power steering
unit and install the (2) Torx-head fasteners.
8. Turn the key switch on and test EPS operation.
Skip-Tooth
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