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9926816 R07 - 2014-2016 RZR XP 1000 / XP4 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
UPPER STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION
NOTE
If steering wheel was removed, follow this procedure to
ensure the upper steering shaft is properly positioned
on the power steering stub shaft.
CAUTION
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft can
permanently damage the EPS unit and cause a Power
Steering Fault.
NOTE
Be sure upper steering shaft hardware is positioned
correctly (see Chapter 8 – Assembly View, page 8.4).
1. Install the upper steering shaft and align the skip-
tooth spline
q
on the power steering stub shaft with
the opening
w
in the upper steering shaft.
2. Install the pivot tube and torque fasteners to
specification.
TORQUE
Pivot Tube Fasteners:
8 ft-lb (11 Nm)
3. Install the tilt shock and torque fastener to
specification.
TORQUE
Tilt Shock Fastener:
7 ft-lb (10 Nm)
4. Be sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead
and install the steering wheel and retaining nut.
Torque the nut to specification and reinstall the
plastic wheel cover.
TORQUE
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
5. Install a new upper steering shaft pinch bolt and nut.
Torque pinch bolt to specification.
TORQUE
Upper Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
6. Reconnect both electrical harnesses onto the power
steering unit. Be sure the connectors snap into
place.
7. Reinstall the black plastic cover over the power
steering unit and install the two Torx fasteners.
8. Turn the key switch on and test EPS operation.
STEERING / SUSPENSION