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FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE
Wheel and Hub Torque Table
CV Shaft Boot Inspection
Inspect the CV shaft boots for damage, tears, wear, or leaking
grease. If the rubber boot exhibits any of these symptoms,
replace the boot. Refer to Chapter 7 for CV boot replacement,
or have you Polaris dealer replace the boot.
Wheel Removal
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the
parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand
under the footrest frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and washers and remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. With the transmission in gear and the parking brake
locked, place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel
hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside and
rotation arrows on the tire point toward forward rotation.
2. Attach the washers (if applicable) and wheel nuts and finger
tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque listed
in the torque table at the beginning of this section.
Item Nut Type Specification
Aluminum Wheels
(Cast)
Lug Nut (1) 90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
Steel Wheels
(Black / Camo)
Flange Nut (2) 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Front Hub Nut - 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm)
Rear & Center Hub
Retaining Nut
- 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm)
Steel Wheel
(Standard Models)
35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Aluminum Wheel
(LE Models)
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
#1
#2
Inspect Boots
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end
of nut goes into taper on wheel.
Front & Rear
Wheel Nuts (4)
Front Hub Nut
60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm)
Rear Hub Nut
110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm)
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