2004 Polaris Touring Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 97

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MAINTENANCE Align Rear Wheel This procedure involves using the rear wheel alignment tool, part no. PV-43528, which is designed specifically for aligning the rear wheel. Do not rely on the rear axle reference marks for wheel alignment. WARNING A skewed rear axle can damage the drive belt, causing it to fail and loss of control of the motorcycle. 1. Bring the motorcycle to a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. 2. Remove the swing arm pivot caps and install the rear wheel alignment tool on the right side of the motorcycle. 3. Measure and record the distance from the tip of the alignment tool to the center of the rear axle. 4. Install the rear wheel alignment tool on the left side of the motorcycle. 5. Measure and record the distance from the base of the alignment tool to the center of the rear axle. The right side measurement and the left side measurement must be identical. 6. To adjust the rear wheel alignment, remove and discard the rear axle cotter pin and loosen the rear axle castle nut. Loosen the rear axle adjuster jam nuts. 95

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MAINTENANCE
AlignRearWheel
This procedure involves using the rear wheel alignment tool, part no. PV-43528, which is designed specifically for
aligning the rear wheel. Do not rely on the rear axle reference marks for wheel alignment.
A skewed rear axle can damage the drive belt, causing it to fail and loss of control of the
motorcycle.
WARNING
1.
Bring the motorcycle to a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel
placed securely under the frame.
2.
Remove the swing arm pivot caps and install the rear wheel alignment tool on the right side of the motorcycle.
3.
Measure and record the distance from the tip of the alignment tool to the center of the rear axle.
4.
Install the rear wheel alignment tool on the left side of the motorcycle.
5.
Measure and record the distance from the base of the alignment tool to the center of the rear axle. The right side
measurement and the left side measurement must be identical.
6.
To adjust the rear wheel alignment, remove and discard the rear axle cotter pin and loosen the rear axle castle
nut. Loosen the rear axle adjuster jam nuts.