8.3
Steering and Suspensions
8
OVERVIEW / SPECIFICATIONS
Inspection
When inspecting steering and suspension components for
wear or damage, always replace parts as necessary.
Refer to the assembly exploded views in this chapter for
identification of components and torque values of
fasteners. Make notes of the direction a bolt goes through
a part, what type of nut is used in an application, etc.
Always use genuine Polaris parts and hardware when
r
eplacing front end components. Review steering
adjustment guidelines before making adjustments.
The following components must be inspected at this time.
• Tie rods and tie rod ends
• Sway bar and bushings/linkage (where applicable)
• Handlebars and steering post assembly
• Spindles and bushings
• Skis and skags
• Pitman arms / Idler arms
• A-arms and bushings
• Shock absorbers, shock mounts, springs
• All related fasteners - check torque.
• Pivot shafts and bushings
Always follow rod end engagement guidelines. Maximum
setup wid
th must be checked whenever front suspension
components are adjusted or replaced.
Rod End Installation
All rod ends in the front suspension and steering
assemblies (including steering drag links) must be parallel
with the corresponding mating surface after they are
installed and torqued to specification.
If the rod ends are not parallel, the rider may experience
an
increase in ski darting and/or bump steer.
Rod End Engagement
Rod ends must engage the rod a minimum of 2x the thread
diameter when adjustment is complete.
Example: .4375” (11mm) rod end (A) X 2 = minimum
th
read engagement (B) .875” (22mm).
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