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9923523 - RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Steering Wheel Freeplay
Check t he st eering wh eel f or specified freeplay and
operation.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
3. There should be 0.8”-1.0” (20-25 mm) of freeplay.
4. If there is exce ssive fr eepla
y or the stee ring feels
rough, inspect the following components.
• Tie Rod Ends
• Steering Shaft U-Joints
• Steering Gearbox
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
shou
ld move freely through entire range of travel
without binding.
• Elevate front end of machine so front wheels are
of
f the ground. Che ck fo r a ny lo oseness in fr ont
hub/wheel assembly by g rasping 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.
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub
an
d whe el assemb ly to deter mine the cau se
(loose wheel nuts or loose front hub nut).
• Refer to Chap ter 7 “ Final Drive” for fro nt hu b
ser
vice procedures.
Tie Rod
U-Joints
Gearbox
Tie Rod
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
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