Wheel Alignment; Toe Alignment - Polaris 2007 SPORTSMAN X2 800 Service Manual

Wheel Alignment

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and secure
handlebars in this position.
3. 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 that the height of both marks
be equally positioned in order to get an accurate
measurement.
4. Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement. Call this measurement "A".
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5. Rotate the tires 180
backward. Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with
the hub/axle centerline.
6. Again measure the distance between the marks and record.
Call this measurement "B". Subtract measurement "B"
from measurement "A".
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).
Chalk Line
Measurement "A"
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
by moving vehicle forward or
The difference between
Measurement "B"
= In. / mm.

Toe Alignment

If toe alignment is incorrect, measure the distance between
vehicle center and each wheel. This will tell you which tie rod
needs adjusting.
NOTE: Be sure handlebars are straight ahead before
determining which tie rod(s) need 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.
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
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified
• 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. See
illustration above.
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.
Hold Rod
End
Correctly
Tightened
Jam Nut
Tie Rod Jam Nut Torque:
12-14 ft. lbs. (16-19 Nm)
MAINTENANCE
Incorrectly
Tightened Jam
Nut
= T
2.25
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