Tie Rod End / Wheel Hub Inspection; Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection - Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual

Tie Rod End / Wheel Hub Inspection

• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
• Replace any worn steering components. Steering should
move freely through entire range of travel without
binding.
• Elevate front end of machine 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.
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub and
wheel assembly to determine the cause (loose wheel
nuts or loose front hub nut).
• Refer to Chapter 7 "Final Drive" for front hub service
procedures.
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Wheel Toe Alignment Inspection

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".
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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 "B". Subtract 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 1/4", (.3
to .6 cm) toe out. This means the measurement at the front
of the tire (A) is 1/8", to 1/4", (.3 to .6 cm) wider than the
measurement at the rear (B).
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
MAINTENANCE
= In. / mm.
2.29
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