8.5
Steering and Suspensions
8
Suspension Mounting Fastener Torque
NOTE: Reference assembly illustrations for torque
specifications not listed in table.
Special Tools
NOTE: Polaris dealers can order the tools listed in
this chapter through the SPX Service Tools catalog
or by calling SPX @ 1-800-328-6657.
Component
Torque
S
pecification
Upper/Lower Control Arm Bulkhead Nuts 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
Upper/Lower Spindle-to-Control Arm Fasteners 40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
Steering Rack Link Fastener Torque 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
Tie Rod-to-Spindle Fastener Torque 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
IFS Shock Upper/Lower Fastener Torque 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
Ski Fastener Torque 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
Sway Bar Linkage Fasteners 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm)
Sway Bar Bushing Block Fasteners 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Lower Steering Shaft Bushing Block Fasteners
2010
2011-Current
14.7 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
Lower Steering Shaft-to-Bulkhead Fastener Nut 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
Drag Link Rod End Fasteners 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
Upper Steering Shaft Bushing Block Fasteners
2010
2011-Current
15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
20 ft-lbs (27 Nm)
Handlebar Riser/Clamp Fasteners 14.7 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
120/121/136 Front Torque Arm Tunnel Fasteners
Apply Loctite® 262™ to Threads
60 ft-lbs (80 Nm)
120/121/136 Rear Crank Tunnel Fasteners 60 ft-lbs (80 Nm)
120/121/136 Rear Track Shock Fasteners 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
120/121/136 Rear Track Shock Reservoir Clamp
Fasten
ers
17 ft-lbs (23 Nm)
120/121/136 Rear Scissor-to-Rear Crank Fasteners 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
120/121/136 Rear Scissor-to-Rail Fasteners 60 ft-lbs (80 Nm)
120/121/136 Upper Carrier Wheel Shaft Fasteners 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
120/121/136 Front Track Shock Fasteners 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
Rear Idler Wheel Shaft Fasteners 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm)
Switchback 144 FTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm)
Switchback 144 RTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm)
Switchback 144 Limiter Strap Mount Fasteners 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
Switchback 144 Rear Idler Shaft Screws 35 ft-lbs (47.4 Nm)
RMK Coil-Over FTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm)
RMK Coil-Over RTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm)
RMK Coil-Over Rear Idler Screws
Apply Loctite® 262™ to Threads
33 ft-lbs (44.7 Nm)
INDY 121 FTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm)
INDY 121 RTA-to-Tunnel Fasteners 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm)
INDY 121 Rear Idler Fasteners 35 ft-lbs (47.4 Nm)