Polaris GEM eLXD User Manual

2 - 18 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
GEM Service Manual November 2007
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Thread Size Use
Loctite®
242
Inch-
Pounds
Foot
Pounds
Brake line to wheel/master cylinder
NO 37 ---
Caliper assembly to steering knuckle
M8 x 1.25 NO --- 20
Halfshaft to drum brake assembly
M16 x 1.5 YES --- 65
Ball joint pinch bolt
M6 – 1 YES --- 30
Tie rod stud nut
M10 x 1.5 NO --- 35
Wheel lug nuts
12mm NO --- 65
STEERING KNUCKLE
DESCRIPTION
The knuckle is a single casting with legs machined
for the upper and lower ball joints. It also has a
machined surface for mounting the front brake
assembly.
OPERATION
The steering knuckle pivots between the arms of
the upper and lower control arms on the ball joints.
Steering linkage attached to the knuckle allows the
vehicle to be steered.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable
hoist.
2. Remove hubcap.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the half-shaft
retaining nut.
5. Remove front brake assembly. See Front Brake
Assembly in Brake section.
6. Remove nut from the bottom of the tie rod end
stud where it joins the knuckle.
7. Use a 2-jaw puller to separate tie rod end stud
from knuckle.
8. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt.
9. Remove the knuckle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install upper and lower ball joint into knuckle.
2. Tighten the ball joint pinch bolts to 30 ft-lbs.
3. Install tie rod end stud in knuckle, tighten nut to
seat stud in knuckle. Back the nut off, and
tighten to 35 ft-lbs.
4. Install front brake assembly. See Front Brake
Assembly in Brake section.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly, tighten lug
nuts just snug.
6. Lower vehicle to ground, then tighten lug nuts
to 65 ft-lbs.
7. Install the hubcap.

Polaris GEM eLXD Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	GEM eLXD
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English