Steering Wheel Removal (Non-Eps Models); Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL (NON-EPS
MODELS)
This procedure should NOT be used on EPS models.
Using this procedure on an EPS model can
permanently damage the EPS unit and cause a Power
Steering Fault.
1. Remove the steering wheel cap.
2. Loosen the nut and back it half way off the steering
shaft.
NOTICE
If reinstalling the same steering wheel, use a white
paint marker to help align upon installation.
3. With a glove on your hand, place it under the
steering wheel. Lift upward on the inner portion of the
steering wheel while using a hammer to strike the
steering shaft nut.
4. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.
5. To install:
Ensure flat washer is installed on the steering shaft and
the two wave washers above it.
6. Center the wheels and install the steering wheel so it
is properly centered on the steering shaft.
7. Install the steering wheel nut. Torque nut to
specification.
TORQUE
Steering Wheel Nut:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
STEERING SHAFT BEARING
REPLACEMENT
NOTICE
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 spacers between
the pivot tube and steering shaft.
9.8
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
bearing.
Be sure the lower spacers are still on the steering shaft.
REF DESCRIPTION
q CAP
w NUT
e STEERING WHEEL
r HUB INSERT
t BUSHING
y SHAFT, UPPER
u TILT ASSEMBLY
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.
NOTICE
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
bearing.
Bearings will be seated in the pivot housing upon
tightening the steering wheel nut in step 14.
9. Install the steering wheel and hand tighten the nut.
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