9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
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3. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement
w
.
4. Rotate the tires 180° by moving the vehicle forward.
Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the
hub/axle center line.
5. Measure the distance between the marks and record.
Call this measurement
e
. Subtract measurement
e
from measurement
w
, this is the vehicle toe. The
recommended vehicle toe tolerance is toe out. This
means the front of the tire
w
is wider than the
measurement at the rear
e
.
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:
WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT
If toe alignment is incorrect, repeat steps 3-5 of “Wheel
Toe Alignment Inspection”, but instead measure the
distance between vehicle center and each wheel. This
will tell you which tie rod needs adjusting.
NOTE
Be sure steering wheel is straight ahead before
determining which tie rod needs adjustment. Measure
the distance, the measurement should be equal.
CAUTION
During tie rod adjustment, it is very important that the
following precautions be taken when tightening tie rod
end jam nuts. If the rod end is positioned incorrectly it
will not pivot, and may break.
To adjust toe alignment:
• Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotating.
• Loosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rod.
• Shorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as
required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified
in
Wheel Toe Inspection, page 2.54.
IMPORTANT
When tightening the tie rod end jam nuts, the rod ends
must be held parallel to prevent rod end damage and
premature wear. Damage may not be immediately
apparent if done incorrectly.
• After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to
specification.
TORQUE
Tie Rod Jam Nut:
13 ft-lbs (18 Nm)