Superatv In-hdrp-1-34-002 Heavy Duty Rack And Pinion Instruction Manual (+ PDF)

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1 IN-HDRP-1-34-002 Heavy Duty Rack and Pinion

2 Product Information

3 Product Usage Instructions

3.1 Documents / Resources

3.1.1 References

IN-HDRP-1-34-002 Heavy Duty Rack and Pinion

Product Information

The product is a Heavy Duty Rack and Pinion for the Polaris
Ranger HD. It is designed to provide reliable steering control for
the vehicle.

The package includes the following components:

Tie Rods
Steering Stop Kit (optional)
2x M8 x 20mm Lg. FHCS
3x M8 x 95mm Lg. FHCS
5x M8 Nylock Nut, Flange

Product Usage Instructions

Verify and adjust the centering of the Rack and Pinion before
installing.
1. Measure the distance from the inside of the Rack and Pinion to
  the face of the Tie Rod End.
2. Measure the distance from the face of the Tie Rod End to the
  housing face.
3. Adjust the Rack and Pinion until the measurements are equal.
  Mark the center.
Remove all hardware and components from the machine.
1. Raise the front of the machine off the ground and secure it
  with jack stands. Remove the wheels.
2. Remove the Tie Rods and disconnect the Steering Shaft from the
  Rack and Pinion.
3. Remove the Rack and Pinion.
(Optional) Install the Steering Stop Kit to prevent over
extension of Axles.
1. Remove Wire Ties and Boots from the Rack and Pinion.
2. Install Steering Stop Bushings onto the Shafts of the new Rack
  and Pinion.
3. Reinstall the Boots and secure them with Wire Ties.
Install the Rack and Pinion.
1. Reinstall the Steering Shaft to the Rack and Pinion using the
  stock hardware.
2. Install the Rack and Pinion to the machine using the provided
  hardware. Tighten the hardware completely.
Install the Tie Rods.
1. Install the Tie Rod Shafts to the Ball and Sockets on the Rack
  and Pinion.
2. Install the Tie Rod Ends to the Tie Rod Shafts.
3. Secure the Tie Rod Ends to the same location as stock on the
  Spindles using the provided hardware.
Reinstall all necessary components.
Before the initial ride, set the toe-in of the vehicle.
After the initial ride, check to see if all hardware remained
tight.

If you need further assistance with your installation, you can
contact SuperATV through the following channels:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.superatv.com
Phone: 1-855-743-3427

The customer support hours are as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm EST
Friday: 8:00am – 7:00pm EST
Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm EST

Make sure to read the instructions and view the illustrations
provided before beginning the installation process.

Thank you for choosing the Polaris Ranger HD Rack and
Pinion!

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Verify, and adjust if necessary, centering of Rack and Pinion before installing.
1. Measure distance from inside of Rack and Pinion to face of Tie Rod End. 2. Measure distance from face of Tie Rod End to housing face. 3. Adjust Rack and Pinion until measurements are equal. – Mark center.
(illustrations on following page)

measurement 1:
face of Tie Rod End
inside of Rack and Pinion*
*Some models will have only a slight recess. Take measurement from recessed area.

mark center

measurement 2:
face of Tie Rod
housing face

2753 Michigan Road · Madison, Indiana 47250 · 855-743-3427

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Heavy Duty Rack and Pinion:
for multiple Polaris Ranger® models

Tie Rods

Steering Stop Kit

M8 x 20mm Lg. FHCS

3x M8 x 95mm Lg. FHCS

Rack and Pinion

M8 Nylock Nut, Flange

Need help with your installation?

[email protected]

www.superatv.com

1-855-743-3427

8:00am – 8:00pm EST M-Th 8:00am – 7:00pm EST Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm EST Saturday

Read instructions and view illustrations before beginning.
Thank You For Choosing
Rev IN-HDRP-1-34-002 / IN-RP-P-RAN900HL-001 6/7/2022

Removal: Keep all hardware and components removed from machine.
1. Raise front of machine off ground, secure with jack stands and remove Wheels. 2. Remove Tie Rods and disconnect Steering Shaft from Rack and Pinion. 3. Remove Rack and Pinion.
(Front)
Unbolt Steering Shaft
Remove hardware
(Driver Side)

(Passenger Side)

Remove hardware Remove Tie Rods

(Front)

Polaris Ranger HD Rack and Pinion

Using Steering Stop Kit will prevent over extension of Axles, when in reverse under hard throttle, by limiting steering range.
OPTIONAL STEERING STOP KIT Steering Stops (A)
1. Remove Wire Ties and Boots from Rack and Pinion. See Fig. 1.
2. Install Steering Stop Bushings (A) onto Shafts of new Rack and Pinion.
3. Reinstall Boots and secure with Wire Ties.
Fig. 1 Rack and Pinion
Remove
Boot

Rack and Pinion

Polaris Ranger HD Rack and Pinion

Rack and Pinion Installation: Do not tighten hardware completely unless noted.
1. Reinstall Steering Shaft to Rack and Pinion with stock hardware. 2. Install Rack and Pinion to machine with hardware shown. Tighten hardware completely. 3. Proceed to “Tie Rod Installation”. 4. Reinstall necessary components.
Reconnect Steering Shaft with stock hardware

M8 x 95mm Lg.

(Driver Side)

M8 x 20mm Lg.

(Passenger Side)
Polaris Ranger HD Rack and Pinion

M8 Nylock Nut
6

Tie Rod Installation:
– Install Tie Rod Shafts to Ball and Sockets on Rack and Pinion. – Install Tie Rod Ends to Tie Rod Shafts. – Secure Tie Rod Ends to same location as stock on Spindles with hardware shown.

Bolt Misalignment Bushing

Tie Rod End Jam Nut

Tie Rod Shaft

Misalignment Bushing Nut and Cotter Pin

To Rack and Pinion

– Reinstall necessary components. – Before initial ride, set toe-in of vehicle. – After initial ride check to see that hardware remained tight.
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Polaris Ranger HD Rack and Pinion