Polaris RZR XP4 1000 User Manual

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9925724 R01 - 2014-2015 RZR XP 1000 / RZR XP4 1000 Service Manual
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Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Replacement pivot tube assembly comes
with new upper and lower bearings installed. Use
this procedure if replacing just the bearings only.
1. Perform the “Steering Shaft Removal” procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.
4. Note the order and location of the washers and
spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
7. Apply Loctite
®
271
™
(Red) to the outer
circumference of the new lower bearing race. Slide
the new lower bearing onto the steering shaft and
install the steering shaft through the pivot tube.
NOTE: Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
®
to get in the bearing.
1
Cap
7
Bearing
2
Nut
8
Bearing
3
Steering Hub Insert
9
Bushing
4
Bushing
10
Bushing
5
Bushing
11
Bushing
6
Bushing
Be sure the lower washers and spacers are still
on the steering shaft.
8. Apply Loctite
®
271
™
(Red) to the outer
circumference of the new upper bearing race. Slide
the new upper bearing onto the steering shaft and
press it into the pivot tube by hand.
NOTE: Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
®
to get in the bearing.
Bearings will be seated in the pivot housing
upon tightening the steering wheel nut in step
14.
9. Reinstall the upper washers and spacers in the order
in which they were removed.
10. Install the steering wheel and hand tighten the nut.
Apply Loctite
®
271
™.
11. Reinstall the steering shaft assembly in the vehicle.
Install the lower portion of the steering shaft onto the
steering gear box assembly (see Figure 5-16).
Torque the lower pinch bolt to specification.
Lower Steering Pinch Bolt:
42 ft-lb (57 Nm)
12. Install the two fasteners that retain the pivot tube
(see Figure 5-17). Torque fasteners to specification.
Pivot Tube Bolts:
8 ft-lb (11 Nm)
13. Install the fastener retaining the upper portion of the
steering wheel tilt shock to the pivot tube (see Figure
5-17). Torque fastener to specification.
Tilt Shock Bolt:
7 ft-lb (10 Nm)
STEERING / SUSPENSION

Polaris RZR XP4 1000 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	RZR XP4 1000
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English