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9929375 R02 - 2016-2019 GENERAL / GENERAL 4 Service Manual

8.15

TIE ROD END / WHEEL HUB INSPECTION

1. To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering

tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.

2. Replace any worn steering components. Steering

should move freely through entire range of travel

without binding.

3. Elevate front end of machine so front wheels are off

the ground. Check for any looseness in front wheel/

hub assembly by grasping the tire firmly at top and

bottom first, and then at front and rear. Try to move

the wheel and hub by pushing inward and pulling

outward.

4. If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub

and wheel assembly to determine the cause (loose

wheel nuts or loose front hub nut). Refer to Final

Drive chapter for service procedures.

STEERING RACK REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel nuts and wheels from the vehicle.

2. Remove the fasteners securing the tie rods end to the

front bearing carriers.

3. Remove the lower steering shaft from the steering

rack gearbox. Refer to “Steering Shaft Removal -

Lower”page 8.10 procedure.

4. Remove the fasteners that hold the steering rack

gearbox to the vehicle.

5. Rotate the steering rack as necessary and remove

the rack from the LH side of the vehicle.

STEERING / SUSPENSION

Polaris GENERAL 2016 User Manual

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