Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2021 - Steering Tie Rods; Tie Rod; Tie Rod End Replacement

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9931493 R03 - 2020-2021 Sportsman XP 1000 S Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
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STEERING TIE RODS
TIE ROD / TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT
Use the following procedure to replace the tie rod
assembly or tie rod ends.
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and the front wheel(s).
3. Remove washers
q
and tie rod end nut
w
from
bearing carrier
e
.
•
q
Washers
•
w
Tie Rod End Nut
•
e
Bearing Carrier
•
r
Tie Rod End
•
t
Tie Rod Jam Nut
•
y
Tie Rod Assembly
4. If replacing only the tie rod end, do the following:
a. Loosen the jam nut
t
and remove the tie rod end
r
.
b. Install new tie rod end and torque jam nuts to
specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nuts
13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)
5. If replacing the tie rod assembly, do the following:
a. Install the new tie rod assembly
y
.
b. Install washers
q
and tie rod end nuts
w
in the
proper orientation (see illustration).
c. Torque the tie rod end nuts to specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod End Nuts
40 ft-lbs (54 N·m)
6. Install the front wheel(s) and wheel nuts. Torque
wheel nuts to specification.
TORQUE
Wheel Lug Nuts
120 ft-lbs (162 N·m)
7. Check wheel toe alignment and adjust as necessary.
STEERING / SUSPENSION