Polaris RZR S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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9923142 - 2011 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
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Lower Steering Shaft Removal (EPS Models)
1. Use the steering wheel to position the front wheels so they
point straight ahead.
2. Locate the lower steering shaft through the left front wheel
well. Mark the lower steering shaft, gear box stub shaft and
gear box to aid installation.
3. Remove the power steering unit (see “Power Steering Unit
Removal” procedure).
4. Remove the pinch bolt retaining the lower steering shaft to
the steering gear box assembly.
5. Lift up on the shaft and remove it through the floor panel.
Lower Steering Shaft Installation (EPS Models)
1. Install the lower steering shaft onto the gear box and align
the marks made during step 2 of the “Lower Steering Shaft
Removal (EPS Models)” procedure.
2. Install the pinch bolt that retains the lower steering shaft to
the gear box assembly and torque to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
3. Install the power steering unit and reassemble the vehicle
(see “Power Steering Unit Installation” procedure).
Power Steering Unit Installation
1. If the power steering unit was removed from the mount
bracket, reinstall it prior to vehicle installation. Torque the
mounting bolts to specification.
2. Remove the throttle pedal return spring to ease power
steering unit installation.
3. Install the power steering unit into the vehicle and align the
skip-tooth spline on the power steering stub shaft with the
opening in the lower steering shaft.
4. Place the power steering mount bracket over the top of the
brake pedal mount studs and finger tighten the (4) nuts.
5. Position the lower steering shaft on the power steering unit
stub shaft and install the pinch bolt. Torque to specification.
Mark prior to removal
Pinch Bolt
Gear Box
Asm.
Lower
Steering Shaft
= T
Lower Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt:
17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
Skip-Tooth
Shaft
Opening