Snowmobile Polaris (2006 year). Instruction - part 54

10.16

FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING

ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS

Alignment adjustments should be preformed in this order.

EDGE 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.

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.

Support the front of the machine is at ride height.

Remove the skis and ski pivot bushings.

Disconnect the torsion bar.

Measure spindle to chassis centering and record the
measurement.

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.

EDGE CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Raise the front of the machine so that the skis are off the
floor 3” (7.62cm). The shocks should be at full extension.

Remove the skis.

Determine which spindle requires the greatest amount of
correction my installing the alignment bar through one
spindle to the other spindle. Measure the distance (2) from
the top of the alignment bar to the top of the ski mount hole
with the bushing(s) removed. Record measurement.

Remove the alignment bar and install it to the opposite

Table 10-9: 2006 Camber & Toe

Specifications

SUSPENSION

MAXIMUM

SET UP

WIDTH in/cm

(± .25in/.6cm)

CAMBER in/

TOE OUT

(At ride

height)

in/mm

IQ 42.5

42.5/108

2.25±.31/

57.2±7.9

0-.12/0-3.05

EDGE

42.5/108

.59±.31/

14.97±7.9

.12-.25/3.05-

6.35

IQ RMK

41/104

2.17±.31/

55.1±7.9

0-.12/0-3.05

Trail RMK

41/104

.735±.31/

18.7±7.9

0-.12/0-3.05

Widetrack

38/96.5

.82±.72/

20.8±18.3

0-.12/0-3.05

WARNING

A maximum set up width is listed in Table 10-9 in this

chapter. Maximum set up width is the maximum allow-

able distance between ski spindle centers at ride

height. The Maximum Set Up Width specifications are

maximum width measurements, and are critical to en-

sure adequate torsion bar engagement with the Trail-

ing/Control Arms. If the suspension is set too wide, the

torsion bar may disengage from trailing arm. Do not at-

tempt to set the suspension wider than the specified

maximum set up width.

WARNING

After camber adjustment is complete, be sure to

measure set up width outlined in this chapter and

compare to model specifications listed. Do not at-

tempt to set suspension wider than the specified

maximum set up width. If set up width exceeds

maximum, adjust upper and lower radius rods

equally to maintain camber adjustment.

Center to center distance

10.17

FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING

side. Measure the distance (2) from the top of the
alignment bar to the top of the ski mount hole with the
bushing(s) removed. Record measurement

To adjust the camber, change the lower radius rod (1)
length until alignment bar measurement is within the
specified range for each spindle.

Once the specification is achieved, tighten all jam nut(s)
and torque them to 8-14 ft-lb (11-19Nm).

Re-check the set up width and compare to specification.

IQ CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Raise the front of the machine so that the skis are off the
floor 3” (7.62cm). The shocks should be at full extension

Remove the skis.

Determine which spindle requires the greatest amount of
correction my installing the alignment bar through one
spindle to the other spindle. Measure the distance (1) from
the top of the alignment bar to the top of the ski mount hole
with the bushing(s) removed. Record measurement.

Remove the alignment bar and install it to measure the
opposite side. Measure the distance (1) from the top of the
alignment bar to the top of the ski mount hole with the

bushing(s) removed. Record measurement

To adjust the camber, unlock the lock nut (2) and adjust the
camber with the adjuster nut (3) until alignment bar
measurement is within the specified range for each
spindle.

Once the specification is achieved, tighten all jam nut(s)
and torque them 32-37 ft-lb (142-165Nm).

Re-check the set up width and compare to specification.

HANDLEBAR CENTERING

Raise the front of the machine off the floor so that the
spindles are off the floor 3”(7.62cm).

Insert the alignment bar through both ski bolt holes in each
spindles.

Adjust Toe until handlebar is centered.

TOE ADJUSTMENT

Toe is adjusted with the shocks and skis installed. Track
alignment must be correct before starting this process. See
“TRACK ALIGNMENT” on page 3.20.

Toe alignment is measured at ride height.

Lift front of the machine off the floor rock the front end up
and down and then set it down gently. This will set the unit
at ride height.

Measure and make a mark 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.

Place a straight edge along the one side of the track. Make
sure that the straight edge is touching along the length of
the track.

Record the measurements from the edge of the straight
edge to the forward ski mark and the rearward ski mark.

Adjust the tie rod so that both measurements are the same.

Place the straight edge on the opposite side of the track and
measure the opposite ski marks.

Adjust the tie rod so that both measurements are the same.

Verify that the ski center distances are within specification
from the forward marks and the rearward marks.

WARNING

After camber adjustment is complete, be sure to

measure set up width outlined in this chapter and

compare to model specifications listed. Do not at-

tempt to set suspension wider than the specified

maximum set up width. If set up width exceeds