Polaris xp 2013 eps User Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement
IMPORTANT: Replacement pivot tube assembly
comes with new upper and lower bearings installed.
Use this procedure if replacing just the bearings only.
1. Perform the “Steering Shaft Removal” procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.
4. Note the order and location of the washers and
spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
7. Apply Loctite
®
271
™
(Red) to the outer circumference
of the new lower bearing race. Slide the new lower
bearing onto the steering shaft and install the steering
shaft through the pivot tube.
NOTE: Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
®
to
get in the bearing.
NOTE: Be sure the lower washers and spacers are
still on the steering shaft.
8. Apply Loctite
®
271
™
(Red) to the outer circumference
of the new upper bearing race. Slide the new upper
bearing onto the steering shaft and press it into the
pivot tube by hand.
NOTE: Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
®
to
get in the bearing.
NOTE: Bearings will be seated in the pivot housing
upon tightening the steering wheel nut in step 14.
9. Reinstall the upper washers and spacers in the order
in which they were removed.
10. Install the steering wheel and hand tighten the nut.
Apply Loctite
®
271
™.
11. Reinstall the steering shaft assembly in the vehicle.
Install the lower portion of the steering shaft onto the
steering gear box assembly (see Figure 5-16). Torque
the lower pinch bolt to specification.
12. Install the (2) fasteners that retain the pivot tube (see
Figure 5-17). Torque fasteners to specification.
13. Install the fastener retaining the upper portion of the
steering wheel tilt shock to the pivot tube (see Figure
5-17). Torque fastener to specification.
14. Be sure the front wheels are facing straight forward.
Remove the steering wheel and align as needed.
Torque the steering wheel nut to specification. Apply
Loctite
®
271
™
15. Wipe the pivot tube clean of any excess Loctite
®.
16. Install steering wheel cap and field test steering
operation.
Spacer
Thin
Washer
Thick
Washer
Bearing
Cap
Nut
Pivot Tube
Bearing
Spacer
Thin
Washers
Thick
Washers
= T
Lower Steering Pinch Bolt:
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
= T
Pivot Tube Bolts:
23 ft-lbs (31 Nm)
= T
Tilt Shock Bolt:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
= T
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)

Polaris xp 2013 eps Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	xp 2013 eps
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English