Steering Post Assembly; Decal Replacement - Polaris 2009 Trail Boss 330 Service Manual

STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm)

DECAL REPLACEMENT

WARNING
The following procedure involves the use of an
open flame. Perform this procedure in a well ventilated
area, away from gasoline or other flammable materials.
Be sure the area to be flame treated is clean and free
of gasoline or flammable residue.
The side panels, front and rear fender cabs are plastic
polyethylene material. Therefore, they must be "flame
treated" prior to installing a decal to ensure good
adhesion. A bonus of the flame treating procedure is
it can be used to reduce or eliminate the whitish stress
marks that are sometimes left after a fender or cab is
bent, flexed, or damaged.
12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm)
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
NOTE: Steering post bearing is shown in ex-
ploded view form. This bearing is attached to
the post using a radial riveting method and is a
non--serviceable item. Steering post relacement
is required in the event of a bearing failure.
To flame treat the decal area:
1. Pass the flame of a propane torch back and forth
quickly over the area where the decal is to be
applied until the surface appears slightly glossy.
This should occur after just a few seconds of
flame treating. Do not hold the torch too close to
the surface. (2--3 inches from the flame tip is
recommended) Keep the torch moving to prevent
damage.
2. Apply the decal on one edge first. Slowly lay down
remainder of the decal while rubbing lightly over
the decal surface to eliminate any air bubbles
during the application.
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