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MAINTENANCE
9924096 - 2013 RANGER RZR XP 900 / RZR XP 4 900 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
Drive Shaft Boot Inspection
Inspect the front and rear drive shaft boots for damage,
tears, wear or leaking grease. If the boots exhibit any of
these symptoms, they should be replaced. Check to see
the boot clamps are properly positioned. Refer to Chapter
7 for drive shaft boot replacement.
Wheel and Hub Torque Table
NOTE: Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
Wheel Removal
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK and stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. If wheel hub removal
is required, remove the wheel cap, cotter pin and
loosen the hub nut slightly.
4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by placing
a suitable stand under the frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.
2. 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.
3. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to the proper
torque specification (see “Wheel and Hub Torque
Table”).
6. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after
the hub nut has been tightened. If the holes do not line
up, turn the hub nut counter-clockwise until the cotter
pin can be installed.
Item Specification
Wheel Nuts
(Cast Aluminum Wheels)
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
+ 90° (1/4 turn)
Hub Retaining Nuts
(Front and Rear)
80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered wheel nuts, make sure tapered end of
nut goes into taper on wheel.
Wheel Nuts (4)
Hub Nut
Use a new
cotter pin
Note
Tire Rotation
Valve stem
facing outward
Washers
Wheel Hub