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5. Secure the steering post to the frame by installing
the upper steering post bracket and bushings.
Torque fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Upper Steering Post Bracket:
18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
6. Loosely install the two screws that attach the lower
steering post assembly to the front gearcase..
7. Loosely install the two screws and flange nuts that
attach the lower steering post assembly to the frame.
8. When all of the fasteners for the lower steering post
are installed, torque all to specification.
TORQUE
Front Gearcase to Post Fasteners:
18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
Bracket-to-Frame Fasteners:
18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
9. Install the steering tie rod ends into the steering frog
plate. Torque the tie rod end fasteners to
specification and install new cotter pins.
TORQUE
Tie Rod to Steering Frog:
42 ft-lbs (57 Nm)
10. Install the front cover and front rack (see Chapter 9).
11. Install the front propshaft onto the front gearcase
input shaft (see “FRONT PROPSHAFT -
Installation”).Installation, page 7.15
12. Install both front drive shafts into the front gearcase
(see “FRONT DRIVE SHAFT - Installation”).
Installation, page 7.14
13. Reinstall the front gearcase drain plug with a new O-
ring and torque to specification.
FINAL DRIVE
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