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9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
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Upper Steering Shaft Installation (EPS Models)
IMPORTANT: If steering wheel was removed, follow
this procedure to ensure the upper steering shaft is
properly positioned on the power steering stub shaft.
NOTE: Be sure upper steering shaft hardware is
positioned correctly (see “Exploded View’).
1. Install the upper steering shaft and align the skip-
tooth spline on the power steering stub shaft with the
opening in the upper steering shaft.
2. Install the pivot tube and torque fasteners to
specification.
3. Install the tilt shock and torque fastener to
specification.
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.
5. Install a new upper steering shaft pinch bolt and nut.
Torque pinch bolt to specification.
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 (2) Torx-head fasteners.
8. Turn the key switch on and test EPS operation.
Striking the steering wheel or steering shaft
can permanently damage the EPS unit
and cause a Power Steering Fault.
Pivot Tube Fasteners:
23 ft-lbs (31 Nm)
Upper Tilt Shock Fastener:
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
Upper Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)