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9923983 - 2012-2013 RZR 170 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
Tie Rod Removal / Installation
Steering tie rods can be replaced by removing the rod-end
castle nut at the tie rod plate and spindle.
1. Elevate the front end of the vehicle.
2. Remove the cotter pin from each rod end castle nut.
3. Loosen and remove the (2) tie rod end castle nuts and
remove the tie rod from the vehicle.
4. If replacing the tie rod ends, loosen the jam nut(s) and
replace the end(s).
5. Install the tie rod and torque the castle nuts to
specification. Install a new cotter pin in each castle
nut.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 2 “Maintenance” for the
steering toe alignment procedure.
6. After performing the steering toe adjustment, torque
the jam nuts to specification.
Severe injury could occur if machine tips or falls.
Tie Rod End Castle Nuts:
25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)
Tie Rod End Jam Nuts:
12-14 ft-lbs (17-19 Nm)
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