Rod End; Rod End Engagement; Front Suspension Measuring; Maximum Width - Polaris 2007 Two Stroke Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING

Rod End

Rod ends must be parallel to their respective mounting surface
after tightening jam nut. Hold the rod end and tighten jam nut.
If possible, support the edge of the rod end to keep it from
rotating out of position until jam nut is tight. When rod ends are
properly tightened, the rod should rotate freely approximately 1/
8 turn.

Rod End Engagement

Rod ends must engage the rod a minimum of 2x the thread
diameter when adjustment is complete.
Example: .4375" (11mm) rod end (A) X 2 = minimum thread
engagement (B) .875" (22mm).
A

FRONT SUSPENSION MEASURING

Maximum width and camber measurements are to be taken with
the front end elevated and shocks at full extension.

Maximum Width

Width is measured from the center of the spindles.

Toe Alignment

Toe alignment is measured at ride height. This means that the
machine is on the ground and resting at normal ride height, not
full rebound. Measure at a point 10" (2.54cm) forward of the ski
mount bolt and 10" (2.54cm) behind the ski mount bolt,
preferably on the center line of the carbide skags.

Camber

Camber measurement is taken from the top of the alignment bar
to the top of the ski mount hole in the spindle with the bushing
removed.
8.16
B

ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS

Alignment adjustments should be preformed in this order.

Edge/Edge LX/Edge RMK Set Up Width

Prior to performing steering alignment, the suspension should
be inspected for damage or wear and replacement parts installed
as required.
IMPORTANT: Camber, width are dimensions that
depend on each other. If any adjustments have been
made, each one should be checked.
WARNING
A maximum set up width is listed in "Front Suspension
Torque & Specifications" on page 8.3. Maximum set
up width is the maximum allowable distance between
ski spindle centers at ride height. The Maximum Set
Up Width specifications are maximum width
measurements, and are critical to ensure adequate
torsion bar engagement with the Trailing/Control
Arms. If the suspension is set too wide, the torsion bar
may disengage from trailing arm. Do not attempt to set
the suspension wider than the specified maximum set
up width.
1. Make sure that the track is properly aligned. Track
alignment is critical because this will be used as a
reference point for final toe out measurement. See
"TRACK ALIGNMENT" on page 3.20.
2. Support the front of the machine is at ride height.
3. Remove the skis and ski pivot bushings.
4. Disconnect the torsion bar.
5. Measure spindle to chassis centering and record the
measurement.
6. The spindle centering and set up width is controlled by
adjusting the radius rod lengths, and must not exceed the
maximum set up width listed.
NOTE: Both spindle centers should be an equal
distance ± 1/8" (3mm) from the center of the chassis.
Center to center distance