Snowmobile Polaris IQ (2007-2008 year). Manual - part 53

8.6

Steering and Suspensions

IQ Fixed Steering Post Assembly

UPPER POST BRACKET

UPPER POST BRACKET

BUSHINGS

BUSHINGS

LOWER POST BRACKET

MOUNT SUPPORT BUSHING

SUPPORT PLATE

STEERING POST

A

A

FASTENERS

B 

(Where Applicable)

CAUTION

Never re-use lock nuts. Always re-assemble using new 

lock nuts.

= T 

A = 16 Ft.Lbs. (22 Nm)
B = 13 Ft.Lbs. (17 Nm)

8.7

Steering and Suspensions

8

IQ Rider Select Steering Post Assembly

NOTE: Assembly Notes

• Torque steering post lower bracket fasteners first, then 

torque the steering post mid bracket fasteners.

ADJUSTING LEVER

NUTSERT

ADJUSTER BLOCK

STEERING BLOCK

STEERING POST

STEERING POST MID BRACKET

BUSHING

BUSHING

BRACKET

STEERING POST LOWER BRACKET

BRACKET

BUSHINGS

A

A

FASTENER

B

B

CAUTION

Never re-use lock nuts. Always re-assemble using new 

lock nuts.

= T 

A = 7 Ft.Lbs. (10 Nm)

B = 11 Ft.Lbs. (15 Nm)

8.8

Steering and Suspensions

IQ Steering Linkage

NOTE:  2008 IQ steering linkage shown. 2007 models
feature adjustable steering links.

NOTE: Orientate rod ends so they are parallel with
mating component.

NOTE: Measurements are rod-end center-to-center
with rod-ends perpendicular to tie rod.

FIXED DRAG LINK

FIXED-LENGTH

TIE ROD

ROD END

STEERING LINK

PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY

IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY

BUSHING

BEARING

SPACER

BUSHING

BEARING

BUSHING

BEARING

SPACER

BEARING

BUSHING

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

B

B

TIE ROD JAM NUT

TIE ROD

CAUTION

Never re-use lock nuts. Always re-assemble using new 

lock nuts.

= T 

A = 29 Ft.Lbs. (40 Nm)

B = 11 Ft.Lbs. (15 Nm) (Rod end jam nuts.)

Linkage Assembly Measurements

IQ 42.5 Tie Rod Length

15.06in. (382.5mm)

IQ 42.5 Adjustable Steering 
Drag Link Length

14.78in. (375.4mm)

IQ 42.5 Fixed Steering Drag 
Link Length

15.31in. (389mm)

IQ 42.5 Steering Link Length

9.30in. (236mm)

IQ RMK Tie Rod Length

13.66in. (345mm)

IQ RMK Fixed Steering Drag 
Link Length

15.31in. (389mm)

IQ RMK Steering Link Length

9.30in. (236mm)

8.9

Steering and Suspensions

8

Handlebar Assemblies

MIRRORS

THROTTLE LEVER

SAFETY SWITCH

HEADLIGHT LOW/HIGH

SWITCH BLOCK

BRAKE ASSEMBLY

GRIP

HANDWARMER

COVER

BAR

THROTTLE CABLE

MOUNTAIN BAR

HOOK

THROTTLE BLOCK

GRIP

HANDWARMER

RISER

E CLIP

SET SCREW

ADAPTER

COVER

16 Ft.Lbs. (21 Nm)

CLAMPS

16 Ft.Lbs. (21 Nm)

16 Ft.Lbs. (21 Nm)

16 Ft.Lbs. (21 Nm)

TIGHTEN FRONT SCREWS FIRST

25 - 30  In.Lbs. (2.9 - 3.4 Nm)

25 - 30  In.Lbs. (2.9 - 3.4 Nm)

HAND TIGHT

HAND TIGHT

40 In.Lbs. (4.5 Nm)