Steering Wheel Removal (Non-Eps); Steering Shaft Removal (Non-Eps); Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement - Polaris RZR 900 2015 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL (NON-EPS)

CAUTION
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.
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.
NOTE
If the steering wheel will not pop loose, proceed to
Steering Shaft Removal (non-EPS), page 8.6.
4. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the
shaft.

STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL (NON-EPS)

1. Remove the pinch bolt
of the steering shaft
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assembly .
2. Remove the fastener retaining the upper portion of
the steering wheel tilt shock to the pivot tube.
3. Remove the two fasteners that retain the pivot tube.
4. Remove the steering shaft, pivot tube and steering
wheel from the vehicle as an assembly.
5. Refer to steps 11-16 of the Steering Shaft Bearing
Replacement, page 8.6 procedure for installation.
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2015-2016 RZR 900

STEERING SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT

NOTE
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 washers and
spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
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.
NOTE
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite
bearing. Be sure the lower washers and spacers are
still on the steering shaft.
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