Snowmobile Polaris EDGE / WIDETRAK (2007-2012 year). Manual - part 55

8.22

Steering and Suspension Systems

9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

EDGE RMK Pivots / Rear Idler

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts fasteners with locking 

agent. 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 maintenance table.

SHAFT

SHAFT

SHAFT

SPACER

SHAFT

SHAFT

REAR PIVOT ARM

SHOCK PIVOT ARM

CENTERING SLEEVES

A

B

A

C

A

A

= T 

A = 35 Ft.Lbs.
B = 45 Ft.Lbs.

C = 19 Ft.Lbs.

CAUTION

Some rail shaft fasteners are pre-coated with locking 

agent. Never re-use these fasteners once removed. 

Always use new pre-coated fasteners when mounting 

the suspension to the tunnel.

8.23

Steering and Suspension Systems

8

9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

EDGE RMK Rail Assembly

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts fasteners with locking 

agent. 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 maintenance table.

RAIL TIP

SLIDER

CARRIER WHEEL

CARRIER WHEEL

CARRIER WHEEL

IDLER ADJUSTER BOLT

SPRING GUIDE

SLIDER FASTENER

A

B

B

B

C

B

= T 

A = 3 - 6 Ft.Lbs.

B = 19 Ft.Lbs.

C = 35 Ft.Lbs.

CAUTION

Some rail shaft fasteners are pre-coated with locking 

agent. Never re-use these fasteners once removed. 

Always use new pre-coated fasteners when mounting 

the suspension to the tunnel.

8.24

Steering and Suspension Systems

9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

EDGE RMK Front / Rear Torque Arms

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts fasteners with locking 

agent. 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 maintenance table.

TORQUE ARM

SHOCK ASSEMBLY

LIMITER STRAP

SHAFT

SHAFT

TORQUE ARM

TORSION SPRING

SHAFT

SCISSOR

SHAFT

SHOCK ROD

SHOCK ASSEMBLY

A

A

B

C

C

D

B

D

D

D

= T 

A = 40 Ft.Lbs.
B = 19 Ft.Lbs.

C = 12 Ft.Lbs.
D = 25 Ft.Lbs.

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.

8.25

Steering and Suspension Systems

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9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

©2011 Polaris Sales Inc.

Widetrak Rail Assembly

Assembly Notes

• Never re-use Nylock nuts fasteners with locking 

agent. 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 maintenance table.

• Thoroughly grease all inner shafts prior to 

installing into outer shafts.

EXTENSION SPRING

EXTENSION SPRING

SPACER

IDLER SHAFT

SPACER

SPACER

CENTERING SLEEVES

INNER SHAFT

INNER / OUTER SHAFTS

INNER / OUTER SHAFTS

A

A

A

B

C

D

C

A

E

E

F

= T 

A = 45 Ft.Lbs.
B = 50 Ft.Lbs.

C = 19 Ft.Lbs.

D = 55 - 65 Ft.Lbs.

E = 36 Ft.Lbs.

F = 3 - 6 Ft.Lbs.

CAUTION

Some rail shaft fasteners are pre-coated with locking 

agent. Never re-use these fasteners once removed. 

Always use new pre-coated fasteners when mounting 

the suspension to the tunnel.