Snowmobile Polaris IQ (2007-2008 year). Manual - part 58

8.26

Steering and Suspensions

IQ Switchback 144 Front / Rear Torque Arms

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts. Always replace with new 

parts.

• All pivots must rotate freely after tightening fasteners.

• Apply Polaris Premium All Season Grease to all grease 

zerks as outlined in the periodic maintenance table.

FRONT TORQUE ARM

SHOCK ASSEMBLY

LIMITER STRAPS

UPPER SHAFT

SHOCK ASSEMBLY

SHOCK ROD

REAR TORQUE ARM

REAR PIVOT (SCISSOR)

SHAFT

ADJUSTER

SLEEVE

SPRING

CARRIER WHEEL

SPACER / SET SCREW

LOWER SHAFT

SHAFT

B

B

B

D

D

E

B

C

C

= T 

A = 12 Ft.Lb. (16 Nm)
B = 19 Ft.Lb. (26 Nm)
C = 45 Ft.Lb. (61 Nm)
D = 35 Ft.Lb. (47 Nm)
E = 25 Ft.Lb. (34 Nm)

CAUTION

The fasteners securing the rear suspension to the 

tunnel are pre-coated with a locking agent when new. 

Never re-use these fasteners when removed. Always 

use new pre-coated fasteners when mounting the 

suspension to the tunnel.

8.27

Steering and Suspensions

8

IQ 136 Comfort Pivots / Rear Idler

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts. Always replace with new 

parts.

• All pivots must rotate freely after tightening fasteners.

• Apply Polaris Premium All Season Grease to all grease 

zerks as outlined in the periodic maintenance table.

IDLER WHEEL

IDLER WHEEL

SPACER

INNER SHAFT

SPACER

BUSHING

REAR PIVOT

INNER SHAFT

INNER SHAFT

SHOCK PIVOT

H BRACKET

SHAFT

A

B

B

B

B

= T 

A = 45 Ft.Lb. (61 Nm)
B = 35 Ft.Lb. (47 Nm)

8.28

Steering and Suspensions

IQ 136 Comfort Rail Assembly

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts. Always replace with new 

parts.

• All pivots must rotate freely after tightening fasteners.

• Apply Polaris Premium All Season Grease to all grease 

zerks as outlined in the periodic maintenance table.

RRSS

FRSS

CAMS

RAIL SLIDER

BUMPER

BUMPER

RAIL TIP

SUPPORT PLATE

WHEEL MOUNT

WHEEL MOUNT

SPRING ROLLER

BOGIE WHEEL

WHEEL MOUNT

IDLER WHEEL ADJUSTER

A

B

B

A

B

C

D

D

D

= T 

A = 19 Ft.Lb. (26 Nm)
B = 35 Ft.Lb. (47 Nm)

C = 3 - 6 Ft.Lb. (4 - 8 Nm)

D = 35 In.Lb. (4 Nm)

8.29

Steering and Suspensions

8

IQ 136 Comfort Front / Rear Torque Arms

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts. Always replace with new 

parts.

• All pivots must rotate freely after tightening fasteners.

• Apply Polaris Premium All Season Grease to all grease 

zerks as outlined in the periodic maintenance table.

FRONT TORQUE ARM

LIMITER STRAPS

BUSHING

BUSHING

INNER SHAFT

O-RING

BUSHING

BUSHING

BUSHING

SHOCK ROD

REAR SCISSOR

SPRING ADJUSTER

BUSHING

REAR TORQUE ARM

CARRIER WHEEL

SLEEVE

TORSION SPRING

BUSHING

A

A

B

C

C

C

B

C

C

C

= T 

A = 12 Ft.Lb. (16 Nm)
B = 40 Ft.Lb. (54 Nm)

C = 35 Ft.Lb. (47 Nm)

CAUTION

The fasteners securing the rear suspension to the 

tunnel are pre-coated with a locking agent when new. 

Never re-use these fasteners when removed. Always 

use new pre-coated fasteners when mounting the 

suspension to the tunnel.