Textron Stampede 900 2017 - Steering Rack Replacement; Rack Ball Joint Replacement; Frame (Ref. Fig. 16)

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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Fig. 31 Lower Steering Shaft
6. Installation of the EPAS unit is the reverse order of
removal.
7. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Steering Rack Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Paint Pen..................................................................... 1
Allen Wrench, 6mm ..................................................... 1
Wrench, 13mm ............................................................ 1
Straight Blade Screwdriver.......................................... 1
Socket, 13mm ............................................................. 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
NOTICE: Mark the orientation of the steering compo-
nents for proper alignment during assembly.
1. Remove the hardware securing the steering rack ball
joints (3) to the spindles. Refer to Front Spindle
Removal.
2. Remove the nut (28) and bolt (29) securing the
steering shaft yoke to the steering rack (Ref. Fig.
32).
Fig. 32 Steering Rack
3. Remove the three socket head bolts (8) and two hex
bolts and nuts (7) attaching the steering rack assem-
bly to the frame.
4. Steering rack replacement is the reverse order of
removal.
5. Tighten nuts to the torque values specified below:
Rack Ball Joint Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................2
1. Remove the nut (2) that secures the rack ball joint
(3) to the spindle. See Spindle Removal.
2. Remove the rack end ball joint (3) from the steering
rack by loosening the jam nut (4) and un-threading
the ball joint off the rack (Ref. Fig. 32).
3. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Item Torque Specification
17, 7 22 - 26 ft. lbs. (30 - 35 Nm)
46, 45 22 - 26 ft. lbs. (30 - 35 Nm)
9, 7 22 - 26 ft. lbs. (30 - 35 Nm)
Item Torque Specification
8, 7 17 - 20 ft. lbs. (23 - 27 Nm)
9, 7 17 - 20 ft. lbs. (23 - 27 Nm)
Part of
Frame
Steering
Shaft
Front of Vehicle
7
3
28
29
8
9
2
4