Eps Unit Installation - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION

EPS UNIT INSTALLATION

1. Position the vehicle so the front hubs/brake discs are
pointing straight forward.
2. Clean the lower steering post so the alignment mark
is visible. Mark the skip tooth spline on the lower
power steering shaft.
3. Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
4. Align the two marks and install the power steering
unit onto the lower steering post assembly.
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• Upper Steering Post
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• Lower Steering Post
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• Power Steering Unit
• A = Alignment Marks (Skip Tooth)
5. Install the (4) mount plate fasteners by hand, but do
not torque fasteners at this time.
6. Reconnect the (2) electrical harnesses to the power
steering unit.
7. Align the mark on the upper steering post (nut side)
with the skip tooth spline on the upper power
steering shaft upon installation.
Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
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NOTE
8. Position the upper steering post on the shaft so the
pinch bolts are aligned with the recess in the power
steering shaft.
CAUTION
Striking the steering post can permanently damage the
EPS unit and cause a Power Steering Fault.
9. Install the pinch bolts and torque to specification.
Refer to "Steering Exploded View (EPS Models)".
TORQUE
Upper / Lower Steering Post Pinch Bolts:
14 ft. lbs (19 Nm)
10. Torque the power steering mount plate fasteners to
specification. Refer to "Steering Exploded View (EPS
Models)".
11. Install the fuel tank assembly, fuel line and reconnect
the fuel pump harness.