Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S - Upper Steering Shaft Installation (Eps Models)

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9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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7. Reinstall the throttle pedal return spring.
8. Proceed to “Upper Steering Shaft Installation (EPS
Mo
dels)” 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.
NOTE: Be sure upper steering shaft hardware is
po
sitioned correctly (see “Exploded View’).
1. Install the upper steering shaft and align the skip-
too
th spline on the power steering stub shaft with the
opening in the upper steering shaft.
2. Install pivot tube and torque fasteners to specification.
3. Install tilt shock and torque fastener to specification.
4. Be sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead
a
nd install the steering wheel and retaining nut.
Torque the nut to specification and reinstall the plastic
wheel cover.
5. Install a new upper steering shaft pinch bolt and nut.
T
orque pinch bolt to specification.
6. Reconnect both electrical harnesses onto the power
stee
ring unit. Be sure the connectors snap into place.
7. Reinstall the black plastic cover over the power
stee
ring unit and install the (2) Torx-head fasteners.
8. Turn the key switch on and test EPS operation.
CAUTION
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft
can permanently damage the EPS unit
and cause a Power Steering Fault.
Skip-Tooth
Shaft
Opening
= T
Pivot Tube Fasteners:
23 ft-lbs (31 Nm)
= T
Upper Tilt Shock Fastener:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
= T
Steering Wheel Nut:
28 ft-lbs (38 Nm)
= T
Upper Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
PRELIMINARY VERSION