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12. Reinstall the upper steering post bushing bracket
and torque the (2) fasteners to specification.
TORQUE
Steering Post to Bulkhead Bolts:
18 ft. lbs (24 Nm)
13. Reinstall the right front shock and wheel. Torque
shock fasteners and wheel lug nuts to specification.
TORQUE
Shock Bolts:
37 ft. lbs (50 Nm)
TORQUE
Wheel Nuts:
Steel Wheels: 45 ft. lbs (61 Nm)
Aluminum Wheels: 75 ft. lbs (102 Nm)
14. Place the vehicle on the ground.
15. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and move
the handlebar from left to right several times to
ensure the power steering doesn’t bind. If binding
occurs:
• Loosen the (4) mounting fasteners
• Move handlebars from left to right several times to
position the power steering unit
• Torque the (4) mounting fasteners to specification.
Refer to “Steering Exploded View (EPS Models)”. See:
• Check the steering operation for binding again
• If no binding is present, proceed; if binding is still
present, repeat this procedure
16. Install front mud guards, upper side panels, front cab
(if removed) and right-hand footwell.
17. Install the front rack cover.
EPS UNIT REMOVAL (HIGHLIFTER)
1. Remove the fan/snorkel cover (lock and ride
fasteners)
2. Remove six screws holding on the front cover.
3. Disconnect both fans and remove the radiator cover.
4. Remove both fuel tank guards.
5. Remove seat and side panels.
6. Remove cover on front side of upper steering shaft.
7. Remove front cab.
8. Disconnect fuel lines and pump harness.
9. Remove fuel tank.
NOTE
There are two hidden upper mounting fasteners
10.Remove the pinch bolts retaining the upper steering
post to the power steering unit and remove upper
steering shaft from EPS unit.
11. Remove the (2) fasteners retaining the upper steering
post bushing bracket.
12.Disconnect two EPS wiring harnesses.
13.Lift the upper steering post up from the power
steering unit.
STEERING / SUSPENSION