2005 Polaris Sportsman 400/500 Service Manual, Page 49Get this manual
MAINTENANCE is positioned incorrectly it will not pivot, and may breakHold Rod End 2Place the transmission in Park and start the enginePurge accumulated carbon from the system by momentarily revving the engine several times3If some carbon is expelled, cover the exhaust outlet and lightly tap on the pipe around the clean out plugs with rubber mallet while revving the engine several more times
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Correctly Tightened Jam Nut
Incorrectly Tightened Jam Nut
To adjust toe alignment:
S Hold tie rod end to keep it from rotatingLoosen jam nuts at both end of the tie rodShorten or lengthen the tie rod until alignment is as required to achieve the proper toe setting as specified in Method or Method 2IMPORTANT: When tightening the tie rod end jam nuts, the rod ends must be held parallel to prevent rod end damage and premature wearDamage may not be immediately apparent if done incorrectlySee illustration 2After alignment is complete, torque jam nuts to 12-14 ftlbs(16-19 Nm)