2004 Polaris Touring Service Manual, Page 208Get this manual
BODYSTEERING Problem Machine darts from side to side Possible Cause -Incorrect ski toe alignment -Incorrect camber Solution -Adjust to correct toe alignment -Adjust to correct camber
-Loose or worn steering components -Tighten or replace or fasteners -Cracked or broken skis, skags, or carbides Tie rod hits trailing arm -Steering arm installed incorrectly -Tie rod ends worn Steering has excessive freeplay -Steering bellcrank bushing worn or loose -Drag link worn or loose -Steering post loose -Steering post bushings worn -Tie rod ends worn -Spindle bushings worn Front end bounces or sags -IFS shock spring preload too soft -Replace if necessary -Index correctly in relation to -spindle -Replace if necessary -Tighten or replace if necessary -Tighten or replace if necessary -Tighten as needed -Replace if necessary -Tighten as needed -Replace if necessary -Adjust spring tension on shocks