Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 400, Servise Manual, Page: 53 / 312

MAINTENANCE
2.33
FRONT SUSPENSION
Compress and release front suspension. Damping
should be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or
damage.
Inspect front strut cartridges for leakage.
CV SHAFT BOOT
INSPECTION
Inspect the cv shaft boots in the front and rear of the
ATV 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.
Inspect Boots
CONTROLS
Check controls for proper operation, positioning
and adjustment.
Brake control and switch must be positioned to allow
brake lever to travel throughout entire range without
contacting switch body.
Throttle
assembly
clamp
Align clamp
edge with
knurl
Align throttle control assembly clamp with knurl on
handlebar
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel
nuts and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
WARNING
Operating an ATV with worn tires will increase
the possibility of the vehicle skidding and pos-
sible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8
″
(.3 cm) or less.
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel
nuts and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE
TORQUE TABLE
Item Specification
Front Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37 Nm)
Rear Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37 Nm)
Front Spindle Nut 70 Ft. Lbs. (95 Nm)
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 80 Ft. Lbs. (108 Nm)