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9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual

8.11

STEERING SHAFT BEARING

REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT

The steering shaft bearings are not serviceable. If found

faulty, replace the entire steering tilt assembly.

1. Remove the upper steering shaft, pivot tube and

steering wheel as an assembly before attempting to

remove the steering wheel. Refer to “Steering Shaft

Removal - Upper”page 8.8 procedure.

CAUTION

Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft while

installed in the vehicle can permanently damage the

EPS unit and cause a Power Steering Fault.

2. Rotate the steering wheel to inspect bearing

operation. The wheel should spin smoothly and

consistently.

3. If the steering wheel has trouble turning, the steering

shaft bearings may need replacing. However, the

steering shaft bearings are not serviceable. If found

faulty, replace the entire steering tilt assembly.

STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION - LOWER

1. Install the lower steering shaft onto the gear box and

align the marks made during removal.

2. Install the pinch bolt that retains the lower steering

shaft to the steering rack assembly and torque to

specification.

TORQUE

Lower Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:

48 lb-ft (65 Nm)

3. Install the power steering unit and reassemble the

vehicle. Refer to “Power Steering Unit

Installation”page 8.12 procedure.

STEERING / SUSPENSION

Polaris GENERAL 2016 User Manual

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