My front steering has a lot of play in it. What can i do to fix it. It wasn't 3 weeks after i bought it that it started having some play. Now there is an inch or more play in the steering. What should i do?

99 Sportsman 500

 

Lower steering bushing. Get one from HPD.

 

Also check the tie-rod ends for loosness.

 

I just replaced my lower bushing with an HPD unit. It's the only way to go.

 

Just got my 00 SP335 front steering fixed at the dealer. They first said it was normal, but I said that I had heard that it has been a problem for others. They then agreed to fix it (under warranty). Solution was to replace the rivets with bolts where the post attaches to the frame. Now it is tight as ever. Hope it stays that way. Also, my speedometer was not working. They fixed that by replacing the wheel sensor.

Good Luck.

 

Replacing the rivets with bolts is only a temporary fix. Due to the stress on the plastic bushing, it will wear soon. The only way to go is to replace it with the brass bushing.

 

Thanks will do